Accountant (Statutory compliance)

Job Details: Job Description: The job scope is primarily to support for SAP S4 system user acceptance testing, design and implementation solutions which may include local statutory process standardization and optimization to cater SAP S4 system requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform SAP configuration and unit testing. Other duties may include: • Support end to end statutory audit process which includes auditor engagement, preparation of audit PBC schedules, provision of supporting documentation to auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and other stakeholder, preparation of the full audited financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, SOSE and accounting policies notes). • Manage monthly and quarterly governmental filings for Registrar of Companies, Inland Revenue, National Statistics and National Banks. • Driving operational excellence and full compliance of the Legal Entity with IFRS or local GAAP accounting standards, US GAAP, company policies and various government regulations and laws. • Manage various month-end and quarter-end activities including corporate close tasks and local statutory tasks (JE booking, forecasts, reconciliations, financial reviews etc) • Participate in various regulatory audits from the government as needed (IRB, Customs, National Statistics etc) • Act as a Technical advisor to stakeholders and directors to manage various compliance matters for effective resolution of complex accounting issues and upcoming regulations eg may include ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), AMLA (Anti Money Laundering), new standards as issued by IASB etc. • Support Legal entity restructuring, Legal entity eliminations or new entity setup initiatives. • Work with internal stakeholders (Tax, Legal, MnA, Procurement, Corporate Services, HR and other Centre of Excellence) to manage all financial compliance deliverables. • Participate in on-going system/process simplifications and improvement projects. • Lead global and local projects and any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned from time to time. Qualifications: Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or Professional Degree in Accountancy. • Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent). • Min 2 years of experience or more working in a global organization. External auditor experience or knowledge/ experience with SAP S4 is preferred/ an added advantage. • Demonstrate strong project management, communication and interpersonal skill, able to work independently as well as with large teams. • Ability to effectively work across organizations and geographies with tolerance for high ambiguity. • Results driven and organizational savvy. Strong business partnership ensuring solid execution by meeting quality and customer services indicators and meeting service level agreements. • Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to challenge the status quo. • Strong capability in financial systems will be an added advantage, including SAP, Local GAAP and Reporting systems. Experience using SAP S4 HANA is an added advantage. • Experience in a shared service environment handling compliances in Europe, Asia and Latin America countries is an added advantage. • This is a 12-month contract position.            Job Type: Intel Contract Employee Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia) Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang 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 o