Overview The role of the Accounting Manager is to locally manage the compliance and accounting responsibilities for the business. This role will act as a business partner to the local management team in Malaysia and be the primary point of contact for the Corporate Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams. Responsibilities Financial Controlling Act as a trusted advisor and approver for matters related to legal, compliance, treasury, outgoing cash flow, payroll, and other related matters. Monitor spend versus budget, working with local leadership and providing recommendations for adjustments in spending and/or changes to annual budget Maintain monthly cashflow projections and bank relationships Accounting for R&D center Activities Prepare monthly journal entries to accrual for expenses related to payroll Prepare monthly debit notes between local entity and parent company Review reconciliations of all balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis as indicated by the monthly closing schedule Review and approve vendor payments and employee reimbursements Perform basic office management duties as requested Internal Controls Maintains the company's system of internal controls and assures compliance with policies and procedures Coordinates the outsourced internal audit function and the annual audit of the company's financial statements with the company's external audit firm. Reports results of annual audit and internal audit to the Corporate Controller Taxes Coordinates with external partners for the annual Corporate Income Tax Responds to various types of tax notices and inquiries from various jurisdictions and involves Director of Tax and Treasury or external tax advisors when necessary. Qualifications REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Degree minimum: Bachelor degree - Accounting or Finance related field Specific concentration: Finance or Accounting Experience level: 8+ years in Accounting Fluent ability to speak, write and read in English Preferred Experience/Education Experience with a multinational company a plus Oracle/Hyperion experience a plus