Senior Accountant

Work mode: Onsite

Onsite Location(s):

Penang, MY

Purpose Statement:

Provide complete, accurate and timely information and processes to support Internal and External financial requirements. Drive continuous improvement in the Company’s financial processes and performance.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform necessary steps to assist in completion of the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Closes to the highest standards ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting detail is in place

Full reconciliation and maintenance of detailed P&Ls and balance sheets

Responsibility for Financial regulatory compliance and liaison with external accounting and global business services (shared service providers)

Assist in setting up and implementation of Business Process and Finance Operating Procedures for the site

Implementation and maintenance of internal controls. Ensure adherence to internal policies and best practice policies

Embed a continuous improvement culture to ensure process and service standardisation and consistency

To perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Dealing with other ad-hoc matters as they arise

Provide accurate and timely information to internal and external customers

Lead or assist with various finance and accounting projects including the update of accounting policies and procedures

Job Requirement:

At least a Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting and/or Finance
Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience in accounting and tax-related roles, with strong exposure as a subject matter expert in tax accounting and compliance, general ledger, and end-to-end accounting functions
Strong technical knowledge of corporate and indirect tax regulatory requirements, including statutory tax reporting and filings
Hands-on experience in financial close and reconciliations, tax accounting and compliance, and indirect taxes
Practical exposure to tax incentives and grant governance and compliance, Global Minimum Tax (GMT), e-invoicing, stamp duties, and assignment taxes
Understanding of financial regulatory and compliance requirements
Solid knowledge of accounting frameworks and control standards such as IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX
Experience working with accounting and financial systems (ERP exposure preferred)Proven ability to liaise with internal accounting, finance, and treasury teams, as well as external tax consultants and advisors
Treasury knowledge is an added advantage
Knowledge of free trade agreements (FTA) and tariff or customs regulatory requirements is a plus

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.