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About IBM 

Since the 1960s, IBM has been actively developing local capabilities through alliances and business partners to build a robust ICT ecosystem. IBM’s ‘culture of innovation has resulted in various technological breakthroughs. The first mainframe, the IBM System/360, was introduced on April 7, 1964. The mainframe has and would continue to power mission-critical applications of many organizations, that was the industry consensus.

According to IBM Malaysia, companies are rebuilding business models around digital technologies such as hybrid cloud and AI, thereby infusing greater intelligence into the core processes that underpin their business.IBM Malaysia's mission is to lead in the creation, development, and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies.

Your role

As an accounting analyst at IBM, you’ll be a key player in all aspects of strategic payments planning. You will make significant contributions to high-profile operational initiatives as the business continues to grow globally.

IBM Accounting Kuala Lumpur (IAKL), which commenced operations in Malaysia in 1994, provides world-class accounting services, demonstrating its outstanding leadership in supporting the Accounting processes and analysis, financial systems, and process controls for the Asia Pacific

Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting support to countries in the Asia Pacific region
• Prepare local financial statements in accordance with local GAAP
• Comply with the country's legal and statutory reporting requirements
• Provide advice and counsel to management on US and country Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and guidelines
• Perform self-inspection of work areas and implement measures to ensure compliance with IBM accounting and country practices and guidelines.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliation and journal booking for accurate bookkeeping.

Training, development & rotations

IBM typically involves advancing a worker’s knowledge and skill sets and instilling greater motivation to enhance job performance. Training programs can be created independently or with a learning administration system, with the goal of employee long-term development. Common training practices include orientations, classroom lectures, case studies, role-playing, simulations, and computer-based training, including e-learning.

Compensation & benefits

The estimated total pay for this role at IBM ranges from MYR 41,000 to MYR 55,000 per year. You may also be entitled to other allowances and benefits including:

Company-wide benefits include employee discounts, health and life insurance, performance bonuses, maternity and paternity leave, and vacation and paid time off.

Work-life balance

The Work-Life Balance at IBM is rated an A by 2921 employees. Work culture is one of the best in the business. The company provides huge learning opportunities which its knowledge base. Free learning course in Udemy. Work-life balance is very good with work-from-home facilities. The high paying salary and large bonuses, working with a variety of large companies as your clients, constant learning, easy opportunity to move around within the company, and work-life balance are great.

Career progression

Great talent needs to be cultivated. IBM invests in the next generation of diverse tech leaders through programs like P-TECH and ongoing partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As stewards of emerging technologies, IBM prioritizes identifying and mitigating bias. It is vigilant as it continues to use technology for good, with new solutions to address discrimination in the industry and society.

Company culture 

The workplace culture at IBM may vary from one location to another. While this might be true, most insiders are happy with the friendly culture. The appraisal system, though, is something that needs improvement. IBMers, the company’s term for its employees, tends to overlook the appraisal system due to its culture of continuous learning. As a Be Equal Ally, it endeavors to expand, enable and ensure equality for everyone. IBM is committed to providing equal opportunity and being a culture of transparency and trust. By giving diverse communities a voice, IBM creates an environment where everyone can advance.

About you

Required Expertise:

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Banking/ Economics, Commerce, Business Studies/ Administration/ Management (a Major in Finance or Accounting will be added advantage)
• Excellent academic achievement with an equivalent First Class Honours degree or a strong Second Class Upper Honours (Minimum CGPA 3.0)
• Strong people and communication skills
• Able to quickly absorb professional knowledge
• Have proficient IT skills to perform the job required
• A motivated and results-driven individual with initiative

Preferred Expertise:

• Knowledge of a second language (Mandarin/ Cantonese, Japanese, Korean) would be an added advantage

How to apply

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