Accounting manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Penang is seeking an experienced professional to lead cross-functional projects and drive digital transformation. You will enhance efficiency through automation and manage key performance metrics. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree, significant SAP experience, and proficiency in digital tools such as Power BI and UiPath. The role emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA are advantageous.
• Over 5 years of experience in SAP ER&P with process automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects ensuring world-class execution.
• Build dashboards for reviewing key performance indicators.
• Drive process improvement for shared services.

Skills

Proficiency in digital tools

Analytical approach

Collaboration

Project Management

SAP ER&P experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA)

MBA or equivalent experience

Tools

Power Automate

UiPath

Power BI

Snowflake

Job description

Lead all aspects of large, cross-functional projects, ensuring world-class execution.

Build and update dashboards for reviewing key performance indicators.

Continuously review the relevancy of critical metrics to market trends, benchmarking against outstanding entities.

Research, benchmark, and analyze data to make actionable recommendations for the shared service industry.

Drive continuous process improvement for shared services, evaluating progress and determining functional focus and metrics for success.

Lead and manage cross-functional projects to successfully implement automation and AI solutions that boost efficiency.

Identify and deploy AI opportunities within scope, ensuring a flawless execution.

Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders and projects, driving digital transformation.

Proficiency in digital tools (Power Automate, UiPath, AI, Power BI, Snowflake, and other automation platforms).

Analytical approach with experience in dashboard/reporting.

People Focus

Build and foster long‑term partnerships within the organization and with cross‑functional partners.

Plan and lead engagement activities and special events to improve team collaboration.

Lead people development training programs to ensure world‑class performance.

Quickly assess and address challenges that hinder organizational efficiency and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management/ Data Analysis Focus

• Lead all aspects of large, cross‑functional projects, ensuring world‑class execution.

• Build and update dashboards for reviewing key performance indicators.

• Continuously review the relevancy of critical metrics to market trends, benchmarking against outstanding entities.

• Research, benchmark, and analyze data to make actionable recommendations for the shared service industry.

• Drive continuous process improvement for shared services, evaluating progress and determining functional focus and metrics for success.

Digital Collaboration & Efficiency

• Lead and manage cross‑functional projects to successfully implement automation and AI solutions that boost efficiency.

• Identify and deploy AI opportunities within scope, ensuring a flawless execution.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders and projects, driving digital transformation.

• Proficiency in digital tools (Power Automate, UiPath, AI, Power BI, Snowflake, and other automation platforms).

• Analytical approach with experience in dashboard/reporting.

People Focus

• Build and foster long‑term partnerships within the organization and with cross‑functional partners.

• Plan and lead engagement activities and special events to improve team collaboration.

• Lead people development training programs to ensure world‑class performance.

• Quickly assess and address challenges that hinder organizational efficiency and team performance.

Governance & Assurance

• Ensure compliance and strengthen governance through internal reviews, audits, and effective control management.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are an advantage.

• Hands‑on experience in digital transformation, automation, and AI adoption.

• Strong collaborator management skills and ability to work independently.

• Over 5 years of experience in SAP ER&P, including proven experience in process automation.

• Experience in Six Sigma, LEAN thinking.

• Additional certifications in Project Management or Digital Tools are highly desirable.

• MBA or equivalent experience preferred.