Finance Analyst

at  Agilent Technologies Inc

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a Finance Analyst role within Worldwide Cost Accounting hub operation based in Penang. You will join a dynamic team and expected to use both technical and analytical skills to provide financial processes support to business partners from various organizations worldwide.

• Perform monthly financial close activities for cost accounting processes.
• Perform monthly accounts reconciliation on inventory or inventory-related accounts.
• Provide variance analysis and accounting-related reports to business partners or inventory business owners.
• Participate / Support internal, external and SOX process audits, walk-through and / or reviews. Support corporate / enterprise-wide projects in relation to ERP upgrades and implementation.
• Document and update cost accounting process, procedures and key controls in line with US GAAP & SOX compliance.
• Work closely with business partners or inventory business owners to achieve operational goals and improve internal controls.
• Work closely with other internal functional teams to improve process/operational and cost efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration; OR Professional accountancy Qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA).
• Typically, 4-5 years relevant working experience in an MNC environment or an international accounting firm will be added advantage.
• Preferably has hands-on experience in SAP FI/CO modules with a good understanding of Material Module.
• Knowledge on programming will be added advantage.
• Good command of the English language - written and oral.
  Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

• Perform monthly financial close activities for cost accounting processes.
• Perform monthly accounts reconciliation on inventory or inventory-related accounts.
• Provide variance analysis and accounting-related reports to business partners or inventory business owners.
• Participate / Support internal, external and SOX process audits, walk-through and / or reviews. Support corporate / enterprise-wide projects in relation to ERP upgrades and implementation.
• Document and update cost accounting process, procedures and key controls in line with US GAAP & SOX compliance.
• Work closely with business partners or inventory business owners to achieve operational goals and improve internal controls.
• Work closely with other internal functional teams to improve process/operational and cost efficiency