Senior Manager, Financial Accounting - Simpang Ampat, Malaysia - Micron

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    Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

    Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

    JR42129 Senior Manager, Financial Accounting (Evergreen)

    This a challenging role in a fast paced, multinational environment. We are seeking a leader with a broad range of finance experience who can grow and develop corporate and international finance functions at Micron in Penang.

    Reporting to the Senior Director, Financial Accounting, the main responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Oversee the transition of accounting roles mainly General Accounting filled in Penang and integrate into the team structure
  • Direct the planning, operations and administration of in-scope corporate and international accounting functions into Shared Service environment.
  • Responsible for the timely and accurate monthly close processes for global entities in accordance with US GAAP while ensuring proper maintenance of statutory financials
  • Ensure effective internal controls are in place and compliance with GAAP and applicable international and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
  • Ensure SOX compliance by adhering to internal control requirements, maintaining updated documentation and providing recommendations, as appropriate
  • Benchmark processes against best-in-class entities and drive process improvement for Shared Services
  • Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization
  • Proactively engage with Stakeholders to resolve challenges and recommend solutions, improvement where necessary
  • Coach and mentor team members
  • Ad hoc assignment as required
  • Key Skills/Competencies:

  • Experience building and expanding a center of excellence is highly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and local country accounting standards
  • Strong team-player with experience working in a dynamic organization and demonstrated ability to build bridges between stakeholders
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Superior analytical skills, understanding of data privacy, deep understanding of business principles and practices
  • Ability to build and leverage internal networks
  • Ability to manage change sensitively and in a collaborative manner
  • Ability to attract, develop and retain outstanding talent
  • Proven track record of team development, process efficiency, quality improvement and innovating finance workloads
  • Ability to succinctly explain financial matters to non-finance personnel
  • Contribute to the global execution of key Global strategic initiatives & projects
  • Demonstrate and maintain a positive customer service focus to both internal and external customers, including coordination of team deliverables for audits
  • Needs to be able to think strategically to pre-empt/adapt to a dynamic market
  • Education & Specific Experience Required:

  • Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
  • MBA preferred
  • > 15+ years of experience in finance, accounting and reporting; high-tech industry
  • > 12+ in leadership capability and/or in matrix organization
  • > 10+ experience in automation projects, LEAN, or RPA
  • > 10+ experience in SAP ERP system, including proven ability in automating processes within SAP