Senior Financial Accountant – Credit Risk Analyst

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  • AMD
  • Penang, PNG
  • Full-Time
  • 3 months ago
  • MYR 65,100.00 - MYR 93,000.00
Published
January 30, 2026
Location
Penang, United Kingdom
Job Type

Senior Financial Accountant – Credit Risk Analyst: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role: A senior credit risk accountant responsible for financial reporting and credit risk analysis to support credit decisions and reserves in a hi‑tech company.
  • The Person: Analyze customer accounts to recommend credit limits and payment terms, monitor overdue accounts, prepare DSO and bad debt reports, support CECL assessments, engage customers on collections, and mentor junior analysts.
  • Requirements: Preferred experience with MS office tools, SAP, PowerBI, Power Query and RPA and familiarity with CECL is stated.

Job Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE: 

In this role, you will be responsible for various financial reporting and accounting processes.   

 

THE PERSON: 

You are a results-oriented self-starter with excellent communication skills.  You possess attention to detail and well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. You have the ability to adapt to changing priorities and are comfortable with ambiguity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Conduct detailed financial analysis of customer accounts to support credit approval decisions.
  • Recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms based on financial health, payment history, and business risk.
  • Monitor overdue accounts and initiate escalation procedures for high-risk or non-responsive customers.
  • Prepare and present DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and bad debt reports to Finance leadership.
  • Support CECL (Current Expected Credit Loss) assessments and recommend reserves or write-offs.
  • Engage with customers to negotiate payment plans and resolve outstanding balances.
  • Provide input for cash flow forecasts and credit exposure analysis.
  • Assist in credit risk automation and system enhancement initiatives.
  • Mentor junior credit analysts, providing guidance on credit policies, systems, and best practices.
  • Review and approve transitions of credit portfolios and support onboarding of new team members. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • Experience working in a similar role in the hi-tech industry.
  • Treasury exposure, such as cash positioning or liquidity support, is a plus.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS office tools.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Experience in automation skill such as PowerBI, Power Query, RPA etc will be added advantage and highly valued. 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or equivalent.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

 

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Skills
? Key Skills in dark blue have been inferred based on similar industry roles
Financial Analysis CECL DSO Reporting Power BI Power Query RPA Excel SAP Leadership Gaming

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