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THE ROLE: Join a collaborative finance team where you'll play a key role in maintaining financial records accuracy and integrity. As a Record to Report (R2R) team member, you'll be responsible for overseeing the company's ledger, supporting the month-end close, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll gain exposure and can enhance your skills in financial reporting, analysis, and automation, all while contributing to business growth. This is a supportive environment that values independence, teamwork, continuous learning, and open communication. If you're looking for a role that offers both challenge and growth, with room to advance in finance, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform month end and year end close review for both US GAAP & Local GAAP, including cash and bank, accruals, prepayment amortization, deposits, inter-company charge back, audit adjustment, miscellaneous journal entries, assets master data maintenance, processing of capitalization, retirements and asset transfers. Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliation for those accounts under R2R’s ownership. Support US GAAP audit and local statutory audit. Participate and contribute on projects and process improvement assignments. Involve in KPI and metrics tracking and measurement. Prepare reports and presentation decks for management and business partners. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Good communication skills and willingness to learn Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) or automation tools is an advantage Positive attitude, strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/ACCA or any equivalent accounting processional qualification. LOCATION: Penang, Malaysia
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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