Job Details:
Job Description:
RTR leader will oversee general ledger, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, consolidation, fixed asset accounting, and statutory reporting processes across multiple entities and worldwide.
The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting and finance background, with prior audit experience and a solid understanding of statutory reporting requirements, well-versed in general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end closing activities and financial controls with the ability to drive process excellence and ensure the integrity of financial reporting across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the setup and operational management of RTR functions within the CAO
- Oversee:
- General ledger accounting
- Month-end and year-end close
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Intercompany accounting
- Financial reporting support
- Fixed assets management
- Drive standardization and process optimization across global finance operations
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and SOX requirements
- Support external and internal audits
- Partner with business units, FP&A, tax, treasury, and external auditors
- Develop and monitor KPIs, close calendars, and service delivery metrics
- Support ERP implementation, migration and finance transformation initiatives
- Lead process documentation and internal control enhancement initiatives
- Build and mentor a high-performing RTR organization
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent
- Professional qualification required: ACCA, CPA, MIA, ICAEW or equivalent
- 18+ years of relevant experience in general accounting, reporting and tax compliance.
- Hands-on experience in SSC setup, transitions, or finance transformation projects preferred
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with accounting standard (experience with US GAAP is a plus)
- Exposure to system implementations or process transformation initiatives
- ERP knowledge (SAP/Oracle preferred)
- Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Job Type:
Regular
Shift:
Shift 1 (Malaysia)
Primary Location:
Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia
Additional Locations:
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.