Accountant

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Penang, Malaysia

Accountant role at Intel in Malaysia, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and validating financial records, ensuring compliance with global financial standards (IFRS, US GAAP), managing auditor interactions, and supporting forecasting activities. Requires proficiency in accounting principles, financial systems (SAP S4, SQL, Power BI), and SOX compliance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Prepare and maintain Intel's financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  2. Manage interactions with external auditors and government authorities, providing essential data analysis and insights to shape business decisions.
  3. Validate month-end accounts and ensure the integrity of reported results, resolving issues and preparing timely business insights.
  4. Drive compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and Intel policies.
  5. Support recurring forecasting activities through preparation, maintenance, and distribution of forecasting templates.

Skills

Required

  • Proficiency in accounting principles and standards, including IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Demonstrated expertise in financial systems such as SAP S4, SQL querying, and Power BI.
  • Knowledge of SOX compliance and cost accounting policies.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in a global organization, with a focus on accounting or audit.
  • Certification in accounting (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Nice to have

  • Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional, multicultural teams.
  • Results-driven mindset with critical thinking skills to challenge the status quo and deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Experience managing complex regulatory and financial compliance matters.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor or manufacturing industry processes.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
  • Experience supporting recurring forecasting, reporting, close coordination, or finance operations processes.

What the JD emphasized

  • IFRS
  • US GAAP
  • SOX compliance
  • financial systems
  • forecasting