Job Details:

Job Description:

This Corporate Accounting Operations (CAO) position is at the Center of Excellence (COE) in Penang, Malaysia.

The COE manages the end-to-end accounting work from journal entry (JE) posting to general ledger (GL) accounts reconciliation, including transfer pricing adjustments.

The Accountant will -

• Prepare/review journals and close the financial books every month according to the Financial Close Calendar set by Intel Corporate.

• Gathering data from various sources, perform analysis, drive operational/financial issue resolutions, and completing stakeholders' requests on a timely basis.

• Ensure that Intel's financial records/accounts are based on valid business transactions and are accurate and complete, in accordance with US GAAP and internal data governance policies.

• Work with business process owners and IT to define, design, and implement ERP upgrades, which includes data cleansing, data migration and end-user testing.

• Continuously look for opportunities to improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of end-to-end accounting/reporting and journal booking processes.

• Help business partners to implement enhancement/improvement projects, particularly from an accounting or operational standpoint.

Applicants with the following knowledge and experience have added advantage -

• Firsthand experience with accounting reconciliation tools or equivalent software (e.g., Blackline) and (a) able to evaluate software performance, (b) provide guidance and support to other teams, and (c) work with IT to resolve operational issue.

• Knowledge of accounting systems, ERP processes, and approval workflows, and are keen to be part of projects to assess and implement system enhancements for the finance community.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements

1. Academic Qualification: University degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

2. Language Competency: Excellent command of the English Language - verbal and written.

3. Skillset: Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (particularly, Excel and PowerPoint), and firsthand experience with SAP/Oracle or equivalent.

4. Others:

• Have an analytical and detailed-oriented mind.

• Can work independently and comfortable to (a) work with ambiguity and (b) collaborate with colleagues at various stages of their career.

• Held leadership positions in other organizations, including college/university.

• IT Savvy - Motivated to use IT as a tool to improve/enhance capability and efficiency, and keen to be a change agent to bridge the gap between status quo and future desired state(s).

Job Type:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Join Intel's Finance Group, a key player in driving strategic business decisions that enhance shareholder value. Our team is dedicated to facilitating change and improvement across finance and the operations we support. As strategic partners, we lead acquisitions and inorganic growth initiatives, managing transactions from ideation to completion while serving as trusted advisors to executive leadership. We also design and support Intel’s IT infrastructure, driving e-Commerce and web services with a focus on robust security and identity protection. Our innovative supply chain solutions propel Intel’s market initiatives, ensuring seamless support and maximizing revenue opportunities. Additionally, we enhance employee experiences by maintaining Intel sites globally and advancing environmental sustainability efforts.

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.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.