- Regional account exposure to enhance career development.
- Opportunities for career progression in a large organization.
About Our Client
The company provides a professional and structured environment for career growth and regional exposure in the field of Accounting & Finance
Job Description
- Work closely with Operations Managers, Global Process Managers, and Performance Improvement teams to regularly review end-to-end processes, identify improvement opportunities, and drive actions to enhance efficiency, performance, and operational KPIs.
- Engage with GBS leadership and key internal stakeholders, including Global Headquarters, Local Management, and Lines of Business, to contribute to business strategy and planning initiatives.
- Collaborate with Country Finance teams and other end-to-end GBS and HQ processes to identify, manage, and mitigate potential operational and accounting risks.
- Lead and continuously improve the performance and efficiency of the Record-to-Report (RTR) function through regular KPI reviews, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery.
- Maintain a strong internal control environment by overseeing change management processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies to safeguard the integrity of financial information.
- Present and document business processes in a structured manner to optimize efficiency and quality, including the development of data architecture, governance practices, and procedures related to data maintenance, protection, delivery, and quality.
- Define clear action plans and implementation roadmaps, utilizing available resources effectively to achieve operational goals and objectives.
- Review journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and accounting analysis reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and appropriate accounting treatment.
- Ensure period-end closing activities are executed effectively and efficiently in line with established closing schedules and standard procedures; any deviations are properly documented and approved.
- Drive and implement process and system improvement initiatives to create synergies across systems, functions, and geographic regions.
- Support effective decision-making by applying sound judgment based on data-driven insights.
- Develop a strong understanding of finance systems and tools, working closely with IT, SAP, and other functions to enable process automation and digitalization.
- Manage multiple finance projects and initiatives, ensuring successful delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Manage, lead, develop, inspire, and motivate the team to foster a high-performance and collaborative culture.
- Set clear team objectives, regularly review individual performance, and provide timely and constructive feedback to ensure alignment with expectations and goals.
- Continuously coach and develop team members technical and soft skills to support career progression and performance improvement.
- Effectively manage team workload and resource allocation to ensure consistent and efficient delivery of core finance activities.
- Monitor and manage RTR performance, ensuring delivery against service levels, KPIs, and business expectations.
- Guide and empower the team to resolve issues, assess alternatives, and identify improvement opportunities aligned with business needs.
- Identify training and development needs and build team capabilities to support current and future business requirements.
The Successful Applicant
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a professional qualification (CPA, MIA, or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years experience in Accounting, Finance, or Shared Services, with strong Record-to-Report (RTR) exposure.
- At least 2 years of people management experience, managing teams of 8 or more.
- Experience in multinational or regional corporate environments.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and ability to analyze financial results to support business decisions.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; fluency in English, with Mandarin as an advantage.
- Proven ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong leadership capability with experience in building and developing high-performing teams.
- Proficiency in SAP and other financial systems, BI tools, and office productivity software.
- Experience leading migration, transformation, or process improvement initiatives with strong change management skills.
What's on Offer
- Regional account exposure to enhance career development.
- Opportunities for career progression in a large organization.
- Collaborative and professional work environment in Malaysia.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take the next step in their career. If you are passionate about Accounting & Finance, apply now to join the team as a Team Lead RTR!
Contact: Angie Teh
Quote job ref: JN-012026-6914756
