Accountant II Financial MYS

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First Solar

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Basic Job Functions:

This position performs the accounting for routine and certain complex business transactions and executes key processes involved in the global accounting close. This position analyses quantitative information to identify solutions and supports special projects. Candidate must have basic knowledge of accounting procedures, concepts and principles accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) or other regional bases of accounting.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or equivalent
  • Professional qualifications such as ACCA, MICPA or CPA is an added advantage
  • 2-4 years of relevant work experience in Accounting
  • Experience in using SAP/Oracle will be an added advantage

Required Skills/Competencies:

  • Process oriented with outstanding attention to detail.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Aptitude and willingness to learn and develop skills.
  • Highly motivated, accountable, results oriented.
  • Resourceful and comfortable working with ambiguity

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Review Capital Purchase Requisition
  • Review capital expenditure with project managers to ensure CIP is placed into service timely
  • Record fixed asset accrual in accordance with the policy
  • Record asset activation timely and accurately
  • Ensure appropriate documentation is complete for asset activation
  • Ensure asset tagging is performed
  • Record asset retirement and ensure appropriate documentation is complete and the appropriate approval is obtained
  • Record intercompany asset transfer and ensure appropriate documentation is complete
  • Record impairment and ensure appropriate documentation is complete and the appropriate approval is obtained
  • Review lease agreement and record lease entries related to lease events
  • Ensure fixed asset/lease controls and processes are compliance with SOX and policy
  • Coordinate with asset/lease owners to ensure fixed asset verification is completed timely
  • Perform fixed asset physical count every 2 years and reconcile the count list to the fixed asset sub-ledger
  • Other projects as assigned
  • Run monthly depreciation and perform depreciation analysis
  • Prepare monthly fixed asset/lease reconciliations and retain supporting file for monthly close package
  • Liaise with auditors and provide information requested by Tax and FP&A team
  • Travel is required when necessary to support shared services center activities
  • Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Responsible Business Alliance policies and procedures that is enforced within the organization.

Physical Requirements (if any):

  • Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
  • Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
  • Will lift, push, or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
  • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
  • 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
  • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
  • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
  • May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
  • All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.