Assistant Finance Manager (AP/ PTP)

ShopBack; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Global scale exposure

Competitive pay

Open culture

Job summary

ShopBack is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to lead our Procure to Pay (PTP) function within Shared Services, spanning 13 regional markets. You will drive standardization and automation across AP processes, strengthen controls, and prepare the function for IPO-level audit and compliance, while supervising a small team.

You will collaborate with cross-functional finance stakeholders to optimize PTP and FinOps and monitor controls and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable with supervisory or team lead roles.
• Experience driving process standardization and automation in a multi-market or shared services setup.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PTP and FinOps across 13 markets.
• Drive standardization of PTP policies, workflows, and controls.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual processing and improve accuracy.
• Strengthen documentation and controls for IPO-level audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional finance teams on transformation initiatives.
• Monitor PTP metrics and flag risks or gaps to leadership.
• Explore automation/AI tools to enhance efficiency across processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team Lead

Process Standardization

Automation

Internal Controls

ERP Systems

AI Tools

High-Volume SSC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Our Journey

The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping, rewards, and payments platform, serving over 20 million active members across 13 markets. In 2025, the Group continued its global growth with its expansion into North America. Driven by the vision to make every day more rewarding, ShopBack is dedicated to saving members money and time, and delivering delight every day. The platform also enables merchants and brands to engage with their members in a cost-effective manner. Founded in 2014, ShopBack now powers over US$5.5 billion in annual sales for over 20,000 online and in-store partners, and has rewarded shoppers with more than US$900 million (over S$1 billion) in Cashback to date. Through its innovative offerings, ShopBack continues to create value for both members and merchants. Notably, its payment solution, ShopBack Pay, offers members a convenient and rewarding payment option at checkout.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Assistant Finance Manager to lead our PTP (Procure to Pay) function within Shared Services, supporting all 13 regional markets. As AM, you will drive standardization and automation across AP processes, strengthen controls, and prepare the function for the rigor of IPO-level audit and compliance. You will lead a small team while working closely with cross-functional finance stakeholders

What You'll Own

• Lead and develop a team, overseeing end-to-end PTP + FinOps processes across all 13 markets
• Drive standardization of PTP + FinOps policies, workflows, and controls to eliminate regional inconsistencies
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual processing and improve accuracy
• Strengthen documentation and internal controls in preparation for IPO-level audit and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support broader finance transformation initiatives
• Monitor PTP metrics and controls, proactively flagging risks or gaps to leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve PTP + FinOps processes and drive efficiency through automation and AI tools

Must-have

What We're Looking For

• Proven work experience in Accounts Payable, with prior experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity
• Experience driving process standardization and/or automation in a multi-market or shared services environment
• Solid understanding of internal controls and audit requirements
• Adept at navigating ERP systems and specialized accounting platforms
• Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve workflow efficiency
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume shared services environment

Nice-to-have

• Experience preparing finance processes for IPO or audit readiness
• Track record of driving process automation or standardization projects (e.g., RPA, OCR-based invoice processing)

ShopBacker Traits

• Agency - We take ownership and act, rather than waiting for permission. When something's blocking progress, we find a way through it and follow through until it's done.
• Judgement - We aim for high-impact decisions, not just easy wins, and we put the bigger picture ahead of individual interests. That means moving quickly and confidently, while staying thoughtful about when a call really matters.
• Learning Velocity - We pick up new skills fast and let go of old habits just as quickly when something better comes along. We benchmark ourselves against the best and keep raising our own bar.
• Tenacity - We stay in it when things get hard, keeping a level head under pressure. We debate openly before deciding, then commit fully — and support each other along the way.

What's in it for ShopBackers

• Career growth opportunities to take on greater challenges that help you realise your ambitions.
• Be part of a winning team on a journey to global scale.
• Competitive compensation based on performance.
• Candid, open, and collaborative culture where feedback is valued.

We are committed to protecting your data and ensuring fairness in our recruitment process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our team review applications, analyse resumes, match candidates to roles, generate interview notes, and assess responses. These tools assist our recruiters and interviewers and they do not make final hiring decisions. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If an assessment is part of your process, we may (with your consent) capture screen activity and/or webcam images during the test to help verify test integrity. We do not use AI to infer your emotions or sensitive traits. We process personal data lawfully, securely, and transparently in line with applicable data-protection laws and our commitment to fair employment. You can ask questions or exercise your rights including to request human review or to challenge an outcome by contacting [email protected] . ShopBack is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Join our team and help us make a difference!