Accountant (Payroll)

Altera Corporation

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Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for supporting Payroll accounting activities for assigned countries/entities.

The Accountant will work closely with the Payroll Manager, Corporate Finance team, HR, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant accounting, reconciliation, and reporting activities. This position will support month-end close, payroll accounting, and internal control compliance across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support payroll accounting activities including payroll journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and related reporting

• Ensure payroll accounting activities are completed accurately and within established timelines

• Support month-end and year-end close activities for assigned countries/entities

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, tax regulations, and internal control requirements

•  Collaborate with HR, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Finance, and local finance teams to support payroll and asset accounting activities

• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries

• Assist in process improvement, automation, standardization, and process migration initiatives

• Support ERP implementation, enhancement, and finance transformation projects as needed

• Assist with preparation and maintenance of SOPs, process documentation, and reporting schedules

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in Payroll accounting
• Shared Services Center (SSC) / GBS experience is preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles, payroll accounting, and internal controls
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
About this role

Summary

Support payroll accounting, month-end close, reconciliation, compliance, and process improvements

Job title

Accountant (Payroll)

Experience level

3 to 6 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Penang, Malaysia; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accounting principlespayroll accountinginternal controlsERP systemsSAPOracleExcel

Preferred skills

shared servicesGBS

Specializations

payrollaccountingERPinternal controls
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Work arrangement unknown City