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About the RoleLocationMalaysiaSelangorPetaling JayaCompanySiemens Energy Sdn. Bhd.OrganizationSE CFOBusiness UnitAccounting & ControllingFull / Part timeFull-timeExperience LevelExperienced ProfessionalA Snapshot of Your DayYou kick your day off reviewing the status and progress of the key projects and initiatives within the Accounting Services portfolio, and identifying any risks, issues, or dependencies that need your attention or escalation. You communicate and align with the project managers and sponsors and provide guidance and support as needed.After a short break, you catch up with one of your key stakeholders, the Head of Digitalization and Automation for Finance, to explore potential collaborations between your teams. You discuss the current and future state of the (accounting) systems and tools, and how you can jointly drive the adoption and integration of digital and automation solutions across the accounting processes and functions. You also exchange feedback and ideas on how to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the finance community, and potential KPI tracking ideas.You then have a lunch meeting with one of your direct reports, a senior project manager who is leading a complex and cross-functional project to harmonize and standardize the accounting policies and procedures across the regions. You review the project plan and results and provide constructive and motivational feedback. You also discuss the project manager\'s career aspirations and development goals and offer your advice and mentorship.You then join a virtual meeting with the global Accounting Services leadership team, where you present the latest updates on the transformation roadmap, the innovation pipeline, and the project portfolio performance. You highlight the successes and best practices, as well as the lessons learned and areas of improvement. You also facilitate a brainstorming session on how to use new technologies and methodologies to enhance the accounting services delivery and value propositions.You end your day checking-in with your direct reports on the latest progress and challenges they face, after that you send a status report and a summary of the key achievements and highlights of the week to the Head of Accounting Services and the regional accounting leaders.How You\'ll Make an ImpactAs Program Management Lead, you are the driving force behind the transformation and innovation of the Accounting Services organization. You are an entrepreneurial leader who thrives on developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that optimize the performance and efficiency of the accounting processes and teams. You are a trusted advisor and partner to the Head of Accounting Services and the regional accounting service center leaders, as well as a mentor and coach to the project managers, your directs, and further high-potentials within the organization. You are always on the lookout for new opportunities and challenges, and you adopt change and ambiguity as a chance to grow and learn.Process Ownership & Leadership\xc2\xb7 You will own high-profile projects and report directly to the Head of Accounting Services (AS).\xc2\xb7 Guide, challenge and develop Program Managers in a global network.\xc2\xb7 Take ownership of projects, while you will be responsible to manage a team of Program Managers who initiate, manage, and complete complex projects which ensure that the AS organization can consistently operate at the highest possible level.Collaboration & Teamwork\xc2\xb7 Build strong partnerships - at all level - to win the trust of our stakeholders through respectful, agile, accountable behavior when interacting with colleagues, customers, partners and Siemens Energy local and global communities.\xc2\xb7 Listen actively and are continuously focused on the stakeholder requests, managing complex and uncertain operational issues, while decisively moving forward in taking ownership of decisions.Critical issues & Proactive Process Improvement\xc2\xb7 With your relevant experience, you actively support the Head of Accounting Services in continuously improve the organizations efficiency and effectiveness.\xc2\xb7 Proactive process contributions and exercise curiosity and creativity in promoting and facilitating improvement ideas or other valuable solutions.\xc2\xb7 You will work closely together with the AS Center Managers globally to develop operational skills and ensure AS\' tools and processes are optimized for day-to-day operational accounting.\xc2\xb7 Actively contributing to our strategy, using innovation as a personal growth driver.What You Bring\xc2\xb7 15 years of project and transformation experience is required.\xc2\xb7 5 years of relevant leadership experience, ideally global/remote teams\xc2\xb7 Entrepreneurial mindset and eager to drive finance transformation through change management\xc2\xb7 People oriented and committed to drive personal growth of the team\xc2\xb7 Strong written and verbal communication skills, with strong passion for organizational & process improvements\xc2\xb7 Experience of working in a truly multicultural working environment\xc2\xb7 Track record of successfully performed process transition, transformation, and improvement projects.\xc2\xb7 Extensive process and project management tool and technique knowledge.\xc2\xb7 Very good understanding of operational accounting processes.\xc2\xb7 You are open and communicative in nature and speak fluent English.\xc2\xb7 Project management qualification is a plus.About the TeamIn our Business Functions we enable our organization to reach their targets by providing best-in class services and solutions in the areas of IT, HR, Finance, Real Estate, Strategy & Technology and more.Accounting Services is an integral part of the global accounting ecosystem and a CFO function within Siemens Energy. Out of Accounting Service Centers in Americas, Europe, and Asia, Accounting Services provides accounting solutions contributing towards Siemens Energy\'s vision to energize society.Our area is built on people, processes, and technology which all are constantly challenged and developed. Global and diverse networks, domains, and responsibilities offer continuous opportunities to grow personally and professionally.Who is Siemens Energy?At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we\'re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:Our Commitment to DiversityLucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.Rewards/Benefits\xc2\xb7 Career growth and development opportunities\xc2\xb7 Supportive work culture!\xc2\xb7 Flexible and hybrid working arrangement!\xc2\xb7 Learning culture and readily available learning platform to meet your learning desire.https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

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