Accountant (Payroll)

Job Details: Job Description: Job Summary This role will be responsible for supporting Payroll accounting activities for assigned countries/entities. The Accountant will work closely with the Payroll Manager, Corporate Finance team, HR, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant accounting, reconciliation, and reporting activities.

This position will support month-end close, payroll accounting, and internal control compliance across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support payroll accounting activities including payroll journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and related reporting
• Ensure payroll accounting activities are completed accurately and within established timelines
• Support month-end and year-end close activities for assigned countries/entities
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, tax regulations, and internal control requirements
• Collaborate with HR, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Finance, and local finance teams to support payroll and asset accounting activities
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries
• Assist in process improvement, automation, standardization, and process migration initiatives
• Support ERP implementation, enhancement, and finance transformation projects as needed
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of SOPs, process documentation, and reporting schedules Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in Payroll accounting
• Shared Services Center (SSC) / GBS experience is preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles, payroll accounting, and internal controls
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder management skills Job Type: Regular Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia) Primary Location: Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia 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 other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.