Accountant

TL;DR

Accountant (Finance): Preparing, analyzing, and validating financial records for compliance with global standards with an accent on IFRS, US GAAP, and hirify.global policies. Focus on managing auditor interactions, month-end validations, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting entity restructuring and process improvements.

Hybrid: split time between on-site at assigned hirify.global site in Penang, Malaysia and off-site.

Company

Global leader in technology, driving strategic business decisions, acquisitions, and sustainability efforts in finance and operations.

What you will do

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
• Manage interactions with external auditors and authorities, providing data analysis for business decisions.
• Validate month-end accounts, resolve issues, and ensure integrity of reported results.
• Drive compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, SOX, and hirify.global policies.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and address reconciling items.
• Develop and revise finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support legal entity restructuring, eliminations, and new setups.
• Participate in process improvements and global/local projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Master's degree.
• Proficiency in IFRS, US GAAP, and accounting principles.
• Expertise in SAP S4, SQL querying, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and cost accounting.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in global organization, accounting or audit.
• Certification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent) highly desirable.

Nice to have

• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• Results-driven with critical thinking to challenge status quo.
• Managing complex regulatory and financial compliance.
• Familiarity with semiconductor or manufacturing processes.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model splitting time on-site and off-site.
• Strategic partnership in finance driving business value and growth.
• Collaboration with executive leadership and global teams.
• Commitment to ethical hiring and RBA compliance.
• Equal opportunity employer without discrimination.