General Ledger Team Lead / AM [RTR]

Recruiter
APAC Michael Page
Location
Petaling Jaya
Salary
RM7000 - RM9000 per month
Posted
11 Jun 2021
Closes
09 Jul 2021
Ref
4204497/001
Contact
En Xin Yap
Job role
Accountant
Sector
Global business services and outsourcing
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Part qualified
  • Providing leadership to a given Record to Report / General Ledger team;
  • Ensuring that appropriate General Ledger processes, controls, policies and procedures are in place and comply with SLA
  • Driving process improvement initiatives;

Client Details

Our client is a multinational company with a global branding supported by an established management team and a culture that supports personal and professional development.

The decision on the setup of the Shared Services Centre based in Petaling Jaya demonstrates its confidence in it's proposition as the ideal hub to expand its footprint and strengthen its presence to serve the Asia Pacific region.

They are expanding their Finance team and currently looking for a General ledger Team Lead/ Assistant Manager to lead the GL team.

Description

  • Review and be responsible for GL related matters by the team.
  • Manage the team for the month end close to ensure the deadlines & deliverables as agreed in the SLAs are completed on time.
  • Review Financial Accounting reports and reconciliation, provide variance analysis and highlight relevant issues to the management.
  • Backup and guide subordinates on relevant task such as Interco, Fixed Asset Accounting & reporting, reconciliation, month end closing activities and etc.
  • Review the KPI metrics related to the function and provide commentaries & root cause analysis where required for further discussion with the Process Lead.
  • Take the lead in issue resolution on BAU operational matters.
  • Ensure month end closing and reporting activities are performed accurately and timely by the team including preparing and analysing BS reconciliation reports within specified timescales.
  • Drive development & changes in systems and process improvement initiatives as outlined in the performance scorecard. This includes reviewing updated process documentation

Profile

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field, and/or professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/MIA etc.)
  • Total years of experience should be a minimum of 5 years in General Ledger & Reporting, including a minimum of 1- 2 years' experience managing team member
  • Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English.
  • Experience of working in a shared service centre across a global/large organization will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in using ERP system

    • Job Offer

  • Steep career progression
  • Attractive remuneration
  • Regional exposure
  • Leaderships opportunity

    • To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact En Xin Yap on +603 2302 4065.

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