Job Description

foodpanda is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. From our restaurants-partners, cloud kitchens and cloud grocery stores - foodpanda is just one tap away, getting everything you need into your hands quickly and conveniently!

Our diverse and high-performing team comprises people from more than 60 nationalities, and we welcome all experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Up for an exciting new career?

Our Regional Finance Team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant, SSC Delivery Lead (APAC) to scale and champion our month-end closing process within APAC. Senior Accountant will report to the Head of Business Controllership and based in Malaysia.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of up to 6 accountants overseeing APAC countries
• Able to manage full set of accounts and take responsibility for month end closing to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Includes complex retail inventory accounting, including 1000+ SKUs covering multiple locations
• Partner with regional Business Controlling Team to standardise accounting processes to enhance reporting efficiency such as implementing new accounting processes and reporting guidelines
• Review and finalise closing and reconciliation for financial and management reporting to ensure the service delivery work done is accurate
• Develop a strong understanding of finance processes including but not limited to month end closing. Proactively involved in process improvement
• Assist in the implementation of any system improvement projects
• Collaborate with various stakeholders across the organisation to understand the business and use this knowledge in daily finance operations
• Partner controlling team to support year-end audit and liaise with external advisors when necessary
• Ensure compliance to group accounting policies, audit, tax and other statutory requirements
• Manage various financial topics and provide ad-hoc support to the finance or new business teams

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 to 8 years of experience in finance/accounting preferably from audit firm/inhouse role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field.
• Practical knowledge of IFRS, ACCA/CPA/ACA qualifications are preferred.
• Experience in managing teams of 6 or above.
• Highly proficient in advanced Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, vLookups etc.) & SAP system.
• Proficient in business English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical abilities.
• Background in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, startup/technology environments is a plus.
• Ability to work well under pressure, detail-oriented and employs a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Positive working attitude, demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

What we offer:

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast-growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!

foodpanda is operated by the Delivery Hero Group ("DH Group"), the global leader in the food delivery industry, processing over 4 million orders daily, operating in 40+ markets, with over 25,000 employees and approximately 600,000+ restaurants partners worldwide.