Finance Analyst

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Penang, Daerah Timor Laut, Penang, MYS
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
Own statutory reporting, audit coordination, and local tax compliance for Malaysia entities. Prepare financial statements and disclosures, coordinate external audits, support tax filings and audits, liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities, reconcile accounting and tax schedules, resolve compliance issues, and improve controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
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Job Description

The Finance Analyst provides end-to-end compliance support for assigned Malaysia entities by owning statutory reporting, audit coordination, and selected local tax compliance activities. The role serves as a key link between accounting and tax requirements, working closely with external auditors, tax advisors, and tax authorities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant statutory and tax filings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review statutory financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with US GAAP, local GAAP, and statutory requirements.
  • Own end-to-end statutory audit coordination, including audit planning, preparation of supporting schedules, management of auditor queries, and timely completion of audits.
  • Coordinate and support local tax compliance activities, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, stamp duty, and other regulatory filings for assigned entities.
  • Prepare and reconcile accounting and tax-related schedules to ensure consistency between statutory financial statements and tax filings.
  • Act as the primary contact for external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities, including the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), for routine compliance matters, audits, inquiries, and information requests.
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors on tax return preparation, tax computations, tax estimates, amendments, and tax audit support while maintaining ownership of data quality and issue resolution.
  • Support the management of non-routine compliance matters, including tax audits, IRB reviews, stamp duty assessments, and other regulatory inquiries.
  • Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal, Treasury, and shared service teams to resolve compliance-related issues.
  • Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and business continuity risks, and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance execution and audit readiness.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and support files for statutory and tax deliverables.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA, ACCA, CA, MIA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance, or financial compliance, preferably in an MNC environment.
  • Big 4 audit or tax experience preferred.
  • Experience working with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities.
  • Working knowledge of corporate income tax, withholding tax, and stamp duty requirements.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

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.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Finance

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA, ACCA, CA, MIA, or equivalent professional qualification
  • 8+ years of experience in statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance, or financial compliance
  • Big Four audit or tax experience
  • Experience working with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities
  • Working knowledge of corporate income tax, withholding tax, and stamp duty requirements

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  • Retirement Support The core U.S. package highlights a generous 401(k) match as a strength. Retirement programs are positioned as competitive within the company’s total rewards.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount provides accessible equity and augments total compensation. Ownership opportunities are presented as a notable advantage alongside retirement benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible Time Off, company holidays, a personal holiday, and paid volunteer time create a broad leave offering. Time off can accrue into multiple weeks in the first year, supporting flexibility.

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