Assistant Manager, Controlling and Accounting, Penang RSSC

DSV Global Transport and Logistics; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and logistics firm is seeking a dedicated Accounting Team Leader in Penang, Malaysia. This role involves managing a team of accountants, ensuring high-quality work, and driving process improvements across countries. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 7–9 years of experience in the field, and strong leadership skills. Opportunities for personal growth and a dynamic work environment are offered, alongside a focus on inclusivity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of accountants for accounting activities.
• Assign roles and responsibilities for team members.
• Review team’s work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Coordinate monthly balance sheet reviews with teams.
• Drive process standardization across supported countries.
• Promote process commonality and simplification.
• Plan resources effectively and drive operational efficiency.
• Monitor the team’s KPIs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Job Req Number: 102417
Time Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of accountants to support accounting and controlling activities for the assigned countries.
• Assign and organize roles and responsibilities for team members.
• Review the team’s work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Provide guidance and coaching on new policies, work instructions, and group requirements.
• Coordinate and manage monthly balance sheet reviews with Regional and Country teams.
• Work closely with Management to implement and drive process standardization across countries supported by the SSC.
• Promote process commonality and simplification in line with the Company’s policies and guidelines.
• Lead and coordinate all job migrations from countries to the SSC according to the planned schedule.
• Achieve cost efficiency and eliminate redundancies through the shared service centre.
• Drive team engagement and motivation.
• Plan resources effectively and drive operational efficiency.
• Monitor the team’s KPIs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team of accountants.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Capable of guiding and coaching team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline, or a relevant professional qualification.
• 7–9 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of management or supervisory experience.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

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As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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