Total 5 Cost Accountant job vacancies in Others category in Penang

• Perform month-end close activities including preparing journal entries and interco billing
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation schedules
• Prepare tax information / computation and ensure tax compliance
• Assist in audit related activities
• Fixed Asset Management
• Liaise with bankers, suppliers, external auditors, internal auditors, company secretary, tax agents and other government authorities.
• Undertake any ad-hoc tasks/analysis/ reports assigned by the superior and management from time to time

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Accountant to be in Bukit Minyak, Penang.

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of Balance sheet accounts, coordination, and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/holds up as necessary
• Research and report on financial status including income statement variances, communicating financial results to management, budget preparation and
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Oversee taxes and abide by federal regulations
• Ensure proper control and accounting of fixed assets additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Generate reports for labor investigation, expense research, monthly balance sheet and monthly customer profit and loss statement.  Review and implement actions resulting from reports.
• Ensure budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
• Review all inter-company ICV booking and payments.
• Ensure proper accounting of all transactions.
• Ensure accurate monthly inventory valuation.
• Coordinate/oversee annual physical inventory or stock take.
• Research expenses for cost centers, departments, and projects.

Specialized Job Responsibilities may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:

Accounts Receivable

• In charge of ensuring timely generation and submission of invoices for Shipment and Services.
• Initiate actions for early identification and resolution of disputes with the customer.
• Contact customer (email and calls) and confirm receipt of shipment, Invoices, upcoming payment dates and invoice to be paid.
•  Facilitate timely accounting of Funds Credited to Flex Bank account. Reporting activities - Generate and update Weekly AR reports and prepare AR/GL recons.
• Ensure completion of Month end accounting activities as per the corporate calendar.
• Holding up audit requirements for the function assigned.

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices as per the standard operating procedures within the accord TAT.
• Resolve discrepant invoices as per the standard operating procedures.
• Supplier Statement of Accounts must be reconciled with Flex Books and ensure Aged Transactions and Risk Exposure items are maintained at acceptable limits.
• Ensure timely disbursements of payments & accurately accounting the same. 
• Ensure completion of Month end accounting activities as per the corporate calendar.
• Holding up audit requirement for the function assigned.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Demonstrates working knowledge of functional concepts and a solid comprehension of Flex policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates operations and technical skills and comprehension of Flex’s functional standards.
• Demonstrates advanced/thorough knowledge of the function and Flex business. Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/ processes, industries or functions and comprehension of relationship of such processes at the site.

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonuses

KR40

Job Category

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Accountant in Bukit Minyak, Penang.  

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:           

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of Balance sheet accounts, coordination, and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/holds up as necessary.
• Research and report on financial status including income statement variances, communicating financial results to management, budget preparation.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Oversee taxes and abide by federal regulations.
• Ensure proper control and accounting of fixed assets additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Generate reports for labor investigation, expense research, monthly balance sheet and monthly customer profit and loss statement.  Review and implement actions resulting from reports.
• Ensure budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
• Review all inter-company ICV booking and payments.
• Ensure proper accounting of all transactions.
• Ensure accurate monthly inventory valuation.
• Coordinate/oversee annual physical inventory or stock take.
• Research expenses for cost centers, departments, and projects.

Specialized Job Responsibilities may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:

Accounts Receivable

• In charge of ensuring timely generation and submission of invoices for Shipment and Services.
• Initiate actions for early identification and resolution of disputes with the customer.
• Contact customer (email and calls) and confirm receipt of shipment, Invoices, upcoming payment dates and invoice to be paid.
• Facilitate timely accounting of Funds Credited to Flex Bank account.
• Reporting activities - Generate and update Weekly AR reports, prepare AR/GL recons.
• Ensure completion of Month end accounting activities as per the corporate calendar.
• Holding up audit requirement for the function assigned.

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices as per the standard operating procedures within the accord TAT.
• Resolve discrepant invoices as per the standard operating procedures.
• Supplier Statement of Accounts must be reconciled with Flex Books and ensure Aged Transactions and Risk Exposure items are maintained at acceptable limits.
• Ensure timely disbursements of payments & accurately accounting the same.
• Ensure completion of Month end accounting activities as per the corporate calendar.
• Holding up audit requirement for the function assigned.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience and training. 
• Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Finance related professional certification courses is preferred (CPA, CMA, CWA, CA, CGA, CFP, APICS). Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS), Chartered Accountant (CA), or a Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
•  Bonuses

KR40

Job Category

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Accountant to be in Bukit Minyak, Penang.

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of Balance sheet accounts, coordination, and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/holds up as necessary
• Research and report on financial status including income statement variances, communicating financial results to management, budget preparation and
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Oversee taxes and abide by federal regulations
• Ensure proper control and accounting of fixed assets additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Generate reports for labor investigation, expense research, monthly balance sheet and monthly customer profit and loss statement.  Review and implement actions resulting from reports.
• Ensure budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
• Review all inter-company ICV booking and payments.
• Ensure proper accounting of all transactions.
• Ensure accurate monthly inventory valuation.
• Coordinate/oversee annual physical inventory or stock take.
• Research expenses for cost centers, departments, and projects.

Specialized Job Responsibilities may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:

Accounts Receivable

• In charge of ensuring timely generation and submission of invoices for Shipment and Services.
• Initiate actions for early identification and resolution of disputes with the customer.
• Contact customer (email and calls) and confirm receipt of shipment, Invoices, upcoming payment dates and invoice to be paid.
•  Facilitate timely accounting of Funds Credited to Flex Bank account. Reporting activities - Generate and update Weekly AR reports and prepare AR/GL recons.
• Ensure completion of Month end accounting activities as per the corporate calendar.
• Holding up audit requirements for the function assigned.

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices as per the standard operating procedures within the accord TAT.
• Resolve discrepant invoices as per the standard operating procedures.
• Supplier Statement of Accounts must be reconciled with Flex Books and ensure Aged Transactions and Risk Exposure items are maintained at acceptable limits.
• Ensure timely disbursements of payments & accurately accounting the same. 
• Ensure completion of Month end accounting activities as per the corporate calendar.
• Holding up audit requirement for the function assigned.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Demonstrates working knowledge of functional concepts and a solid comprehension of Flex policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates operations and technical skills and comprehension of Flex’s functional standards.
• Demonstrates advanced/thorough knowledge of the function and Flex business. Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/ processes, industries or functions and comprehension of relationship of such processes at the site.

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonuses

KR40

Job Category

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

About WorldFish   

“WorldFish is a leading international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. As a member of CGIAR, WorldFish contributes to building a food- and nutrition-secure future and restoring natural resources. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with country offices across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, WorldFish strives to create resilient and inclusive food systems for shared prosperity. For more information, visit: www.worldfishcenter.org” 

About the Position  

The accountant (Accounts Payable) is an integral part of WorldFish’s Financial Services Unit. The function is responsible for issuing payments to WorldFish’s commercial suppliers, consultants, partners, and collaborators. It is also responsible for ensuring that system controls and financial policies are fulfilled before payments are made, and expenses/liabilities are booked. Therefore, this function is immensely important, and the accountant will be exposed to multiple front-end processes such as Procurement, Grants & Contracts and Treasury /Banking.

Key Responsibilities 

Responsible for the day-to-day task execution of the Accounts Payable function within Finance:

• The accountant shall ensure that all entries into the systems (including bank portals) are authorized, complete and accurate; and payments are made on a timely basis.
• Accurate banking information of vendors/partners/consultants/staff are duly captured and updated in their system profiles & bank payment portal.
• Preparation of payment vouchers and checks/TT Forms.
• System invoice & payment registrations.

1. Payments are made to vendors, consultants, partners & employees in a timely manner.
2. Payment requests from Country Offices are duly processed for payment (from HQ).

• Follow up with procurement to clear any issues in the P2P process.
• Work with Treasury function to ensure that there is adequate fund for payments to vendors, service providers, partners and collaborators & staff via telegraphic transfers or checks.
• Assist the Financial Services Unit in various projects to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency, including the establishment of centralized invoice receipt, automated batch payment runs and periodical compliance reporting. 
• Facilitate the annual financial audit of WorldFish, as well as other project audits (which include the analysis and follow-up of AP balances).
• Manage AP Mailbox & follow up AP issues in AP mailbox.
• Compile relevant tax invoices to claim the tax refund from the Royal Malaysian Customs (SST). The incumbent shall ensure that all tax invoices are filed systematically to enable easy retrieval and audit.

Accounts Reconciliation and Analysis

• Reconcile AP Control Accounts (Vendors, Partners and Consultants) in the GL to Sub-ledger balances every month. Investigate and resolve the open items within 30 days as well as provide the necessary support and liaise with Country Offices/Local Finance Teams for the purpose and escalation if necessary.
• Perform tracking and analytical review on the age of payable balances.
• Aged payable balances are duly settled/paid and cleared from the GL or reconciled to Sub-ledger balances every month.
• Expenses and liabilities as at each month-end are duly recorded as at the cut-off date and time (for reporting purposes).
• Perform any re-classification request by Project Accountant.
• Verified & Reconciled Account Statement given by Vendor. 
• Ensure all posting to the realized and unrealized forex codes are correct, timely and accurate.  

Month-end Close Deliverables (including Year-end Close)

• Ensure that payments are made in accordance with published Payment Schedules throughout the year and ensure that the distinction between advances / deposits / prepayments and expenses are consistently applied.
• Ensure no duplicate booking of expenses particularly across fiscal years and advances / accruals / provisions are reversed / utilized accordingly.
• Ensure invoice registration (expense recognition) deadlines meet month-end/year-end close timelines i.e. expenses must be approved / posted before the Overhead program runs.
• Track and monitor the following GL accounts to ensure expense liquidations or payroll-offset are made on a timely basis in the system.
• Advances to Vendors/Consultants/Partners.
• Collaborate with IT and other process owners (such as Procurement/Receiving or HR).
• The Procure-to-Pay process is coherent, and all in-built controls in the system are followed.
• Liaise with Procurement to ensure that all invoices are duly sent to Finance for invoice registration before each month-end/year-end.
• Work with Treasury to fully utilize the functionalities of Bank Payment Portal/BACS for improvement in payment processing and increased productivity.
• Perform manual matching of liquidation.

Other

• Support to ensure closure of accounting issues in Regional Offices.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.
• Compile/Scanning/Filing physical documents.
• Handling and organizing OneDrive AP folder.
• Support in Supplier Creation. 
• Manage the operation of the OCS Remittance system in countries where it is deployed. 
• Response to any enquiries, confirmation about invoice, supporting document payment from staff and vendor.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar and a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Part-qualification may be considered with strong work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive post qualification relevant experience aligned to the key responsibilities for this role.
• At least 2 years working in a similar role with demonstrated experience particularly for month and year end processing.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience of working with teams across geographical borders.
• Excellent command of English language – both written and verbal.
• Able to relay complex financial information to non-finance colleagues in a manner easily understood by all.
• Be highly analytical and able to solve complex problems.
• Organized and forward thinking; seeking continuous improvement in systems and processes.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience working in a donor funded organization.
• Working knowledge of an ERP software system (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Agresso) would be an advantage.

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position and WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive benefits (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, employer provident fund contribution, paid leave and others. The duration of the contract will initially be for a three-year period with possibility for extension, depending on funding and performance. 

Your application must include: 

• A copy of your curriculum vitae, 

• A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above; and 

• Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position. 

To be considered, applications must be submitted by no later than 24:00 (MYT), 18 March 2024. 

Location: The post holder will be based in Penang, Malaysia. This position will involve international travel. 

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  

Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment  

WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.  

WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued, and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.  

 People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.  

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men from developing nations to apply.