Job Description

This role will be responsible for managing month-end close and financial reporting activities for multiple countries/entities.

The Accountant will work closely with the Corporate Finance team, internal RTR team, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting. This position reports directly to the RTR Manager and works alongside with other accountants within the RTR organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities for assigned countries/entities within established timelines
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly
• Support preparation of financial reports, schedules, and variance analysis for management review
• Support intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations and issue resolution
• Work closely with Corporate Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and local finance teams to support close and reporting activities. Coordinate with internal RTR team members to ensure smooth execution of close deliverables
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal control requirements
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support ERP implementation, migration, and enhancement projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, CPA, MIA, ICAEW or equivalent
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in general accounting, RTR, or financial reporting
• Knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles; exposure to US GAAP is a plus
• Experience handling multi-country/entity accounting and reporting preferred
• ERP knowledge (SAP/Oracle preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.