Assistant Finance Manager (Shared Services Hub)

Sedgwick; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support financial operations within their Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves overseeing daily finance functions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, relevant experience in finance, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in shared services or finance hub.
• Solid understanding of OTC, P2P, and R2R processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in overseeing daily financial operations.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities for APAC entities.
• Monitor team performance to meet service level agreements (SLAs).

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MIA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Blackline)

Job description

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Assistant Finance Manager (Shared Services Hub)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Assistant Finance Manager to support the Finance Manager in overseeing the financial operations of our Shared Services Centre. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate and timely execution of key finance functions, including month-end and year-end closings, transaction processing, and compliance activities across multiple APAC entities. Operating within a centralized finance hub, the position emphasizes operational excellence and adherence to global financial standards, without direct regional managerial responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the Finance Manager in overseeing daily financial operations within the Shared Services Centre.
2. Coordinate and execute month-end and year-end closing activities for multiple APAC entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
3. Review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
4. Supervise and guide finance hub teams responsible for:

• Order-to-Cash (OTC) – cash application processes
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) – vendor invoice processing and payments
• Record-to-Report (R2R) – financial reporting and reconciliations

Monitor team performance to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and deadlines.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and support automation initiatives within the hub.

Ensure adherence to and regular updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Provide training, guidance, and support to junior team members to enhance team capability.

Assist with ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MIA) are preferred.
2. 5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably within a shared services or finance hub environment.
3. Solid understanding of OTC, P2P, and R2R processes.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Blackline).
5. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
6. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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