Job Description

Mission Details

• Manage and assist in supervising the daily operations in the General Ledger function, verify functional reports to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting reports for all the entities in the scope of SSC.
• Ensures all the financial accounting activities comply with company policies, local regulations, and standards in a timely and accurate manner.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits and verify the accuracy of information provided by team members
• Develop required schedules, coordinate and compiling supporting documentation as needed for internal and external audit.
• Setting clear team goals and monitor team performance on overalls KPIs / Objectives by taking appropriate follow-up action according to the defined process.
• Provide technical expertise in Record to Report process, effectively resolving escalations and complex queries.
• Lead the RTR team to minimize error rate by applying excellent attention to detail and a clear understanding of accounting concepts and develop team members to meet business needs effectively, efficiently and timely.
• Review Financial Accounting reports, reconciliation, variance analysis, etc. process by the team.
• Ensure that effective controls are in place and that team members understand and follow the policies & procedures.
• Supervise and manage the quality of work perform by the team by ensuring the financial transactions are:

1. Performed in compliance with SSC processes, SLA and Financial Controls Framework requirements
2. Processed according to policies, procedures and legal and statutory requirements
3. Processed accurately and timely

• Maintain and build a relationship with internal and external stakeholders and any other third parties.
• Drive and assist in future acquisition activities into SSC Malaysia, such as transition and additional scope or process.
• Supervise the team in tracking and reporting volumes and service level to contribute to SSC service reporting.
• Assist staff in identifying, defining, and implementing process improvements, automation etc.
• Proactively manage staff motivation morale and turnover.
• Responsible for staff training, coaching and education in collaboration with the internal training team.
• Provide feedback and manage performance and career development of team members.
• Monitor resource utilization and ensure balance workload among team members.
• Involve in the asset creation and updating process; edit settlement rules between WBS and definitive asset.
• Provide support to the BU for the asset tagging process.
• Maintain and implement the Asset capitalisation policy and procedure.
• Launch the monthly closing steps for asset module.
• Participation in the project management covering master data creation and capitalisation date.

Required Profile

• Recognized degree in Finance/Accounting or relevant disciplines; or professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA.
• 5 - 7 years relevant work experience with at least 2 years in supervisory position.
• Experience in Shared Services Centre will be advantageous.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of proper accounting treatment for record to report transactions and activities.
• Good command of English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in SAP system, OneStream and computer applications (Microsoft Office applications - Outlook, Excel, Words, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Pleasant personality, organised and meticulous.
• Strong team management\xd9\xab negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent commercial knowledge of the business area and local financial environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill and ability to work across cultures, functions and borders.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage tight deadlines

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