AP Accountant SSC APAC - North America

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for the business area Group Functions at the Penang site as a

AP Accountant SSC APAC - North America

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. 

In the Group Funtions, we support the market-oriented divisions with central services. We work together today on the solutions for tomorrow - in close cooperation with our customers and always with high quality standards.

What you will do

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) process, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor account reconciliation, and timely posting of transactions and accruals.
• Support month-end, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities, with a focus on accounts payable, accruals, and sub-ledger reconciliations.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and GR/IR balances, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding or overdue items in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with indirect tax requirements and support annual financial statement audits in accordance with IFRS/MFRS.
• Support accounting projects and continuous process improvements, contributing to the development and optimization of AP processes across the shared service center.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 5 years of professional Accounts Payable/accounting experience, preferably in a multinational or shared service environment.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, GR/IR, accruals, and month-end closing activities.
• Hands-on experience with SAP R/3, SAP workflow, or VIM; experience in a shared service environment is an advantage.
• Good understanding of IFRS/MFRS and indirect tax requirements, with experience supporting financial audits and accounting activities.
• Fluent in English, with a precise and independent working style, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with regional and global stakeholders.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage
   

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd
PMT 761 Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3
Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan
14110 Bandar Cassia
Penang, Malaysia
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