Senior Accountant

Role Summary

At Cummins, we don't just build engines-we power the world's progress. For more than a century, Cummins has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering technologies that keep industries, communities, and economies moving. Today, we are driving towards a zero-emissions future through advanced power solutions, electrification, hydrogen technologies, and sustainable innovation.

We believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. At Cummins, we are empowered to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact through a culture built on inclusion, collaboration, and continuous development.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Malaysia. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic multinational environment and is passionate about financial excellence, compliance, continuous improvement, and business partnership.

As a key member of the Finance team, you will support financial reporting activities, maintain strong internal controls, provide financial insights to stakeholders, and help drive operational efficiency across the business.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring financial results are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial schedules, and management reports.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful insights to support business decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, company policies, and Malaysian statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, supporting audit requests and driving timely resolution of findings.
• Partner with tax advisors and relevant stakeholders to support tax compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and improve accounting processes through automation and best practices.
• Coach and support junior team members while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Driven&Action-Oriented-Takesownership, embraceschallenges,anddeliversresultswithurgencyandenergy.
• StrongBusinessPartner-Buildstrusted relationshipsandcollaborateseffectivelyacrossfunctionsandstakeholders.
• AnalyticalThinker-Translatesfinancialdataintomeaningfulinsights,identifiesrisks,anddrives informeddecision-making.
• FinancialReportingExpertise-Solidunderstanding ofaccountingprinciples,financialreporting,internalcontrols,andcompliancerequirements.
• ProblemSolver-Navigatescomplexsituations,identifiesopportunitiesforimprovement,andimplementspracticalsolutions.
• ContinuousImprovementMindset-Passionateaboutprocessoptimization,automation,andoperationalexcellence.
• EffectiveCommunicator-Communicatesfinancialinformationclearlyandconfidentlytobothfinanceandnon-financeaudiences.
• Growth-Oriented-Demonstratescuriosity,adaptability,andacommitment toongoingprofessionaldevelopment.
• InclusiveTeamPlayer-Valuesdiverse perspectivesandcontributespositivelytoacollaborative workplaceculture.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Movex, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Job Finance
• Organization Cummins Inc.
• Role Category On-site with Flexibility
• Job Type Exempt - Experienced
• ReqID 2427516
• Relocation Package No
• 100% On-Site No

About the Company

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Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2430718

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

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