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Advanced Energy Accountant II - Inventory & Costing in Penang, Malaysia
Accountant II - Inventory & Costing
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the Cost Accounting & Inventory of our Malaysia operations and report into the plant controller in Malaysia.
Responsibilities
Support plant operation which require a good understanding of the nature of the business and products in order to execute daily activities effectively
Responsible for prompt and accurate recording of financial activities & month-end close process consistent with corporate policies, GAAP and local statutory requirements
Responsible for procedures and policies for cost accounting and inventory.
Support inventory control such as cycle count and annual physical inventory count:
Partnering with operations, product groups, planning, Inventory team and logistics on inventory management, planning, procurement, and cost optimization.
Responsible for prompt and accurate recording of inventory related activities such as E&O analysis, scrap analysis, write-off, inventory revaluation, month-end close process… to be consistent with corporate policies, GAAP and local statutory requirements.
Participating in daily MRB Inventory Review and Reporting
Prepare and record GL journal entries.
Accounts reconciliation and analysis.
Liaise with auditors & tax agent and support on scrap and inventory write-off queries
Support on Global Output/Inventory related reporting and analysis.
Support all financial initiatives to drive growth and compliance from time to time.
Timely monthly financial reporting and KPI indicators to support Operations
Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies and general duty of care
Prior Experience With An Integrated ERP System – SAP Preferred.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite at moderate to high-level of proficiency.
Fluency in English
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to perform accounts reconciliation.
Willingness to learn and ability to meet deadlines.
Action orientated. Results focused. Proactive and highly adaptable.
Ability to manage change sensitively and in a collaborative manner.
Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Possess an analytical mindset, ability to recognize issues within process while considering functional inter-dependencies, and propose solutions.
Proven communications skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong team-player with experience working in a dynamic organization and demonstrated ability to build bridges between stakeholders.
Demonstrate agility and flexibility to maneuver ad hoc tasks/projects/challenges.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite at moderate to high-level of proficiency.
Fluency in English & Malay.
Essential:
Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience in Inventory areas in multi-national corporation within a manufacturing environment.
Possess knowledge of SOX, US GAAP and Malaysia FRS.
Previous financial accounting / compliance experience in a high tech or global company.
Prior Experience With An Integrated ERP System – SAP Preferred.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CIMA / ACCA / CPA or similar designation
MBA is a plus
BENEFITS:
*As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employee to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. *
*Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and etc. *
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, AE offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia, we offer a rich benefits package for employee that includes:
• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 consecutive working days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.