Assistant Manager, Record to Report

Ab Electrolux; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading appliance company located in Petaling Jaya is looking for a senior professional to lead the Record to Report team. The role focuses on delivering accurate financial reporting, managing month-end closes, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in RTR and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement along with various benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Discounts on products and services

Medical & Hospitalization coverage

Dental & Optical

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in RTR/ General Ledger.
• Supervisory experience leading a medium-sized team.
• Exposure to audit management and ERP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RTR team in financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end close and compliance reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

RTR expertise

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA (completed or in progress)

Tools

SAP

AARO

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Job description

Deliver the results that drive change.

At the Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role

Lead a service‑oriented Record to Report (RTR) team to deliver timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting for assigned countries across APAC. You will manage month‑end close, drive continuous improvement, serve as the first point of escalation for stakeholders, and ensure robust process controls and documentation.

• Reports to: Operations Manager, RTR
• Location: Petaling Jaya (Hybrid)
• Function: Global Finance Shared Services (GFSS) – RTR

What you’ll do?

Operational Excellence & Close Governance

• Own the end‑to‑end RTR calendar to meet corporate deadlines and SLA/KPI commitments. Track and analyze KPIs e.g. close timeliness, SLA attainment, reconciliation compliance, first‑time‑right.
• Oversee journal processing, accruals, allocations, intercompany, FX revaluations, and AARO reporting.
• Ensure Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Compliance Reporting are complete, accurate, and on time.
• Provide oversight across specialist areas: Asset Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Tax Accounting, Treasury & Cash Management, Period‑End Close, Reporting, and Audit.
• Monitor daily throughput and resolve roadblocks to safeguard close timelines. Provide clear, data‑driven insights and root‑cause analyses with action plans.
• Ensure adherence to Electrolux accounting policies, GFSS standards, and internal control requirements.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date Desktop Task Procedures (DTPs), process maps, and reference materials; approve changes and ensure team compliance.
• Coordinate responses to internal/external auditors and ensure timely remediation of findings.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop RTR Executives; set clear objectives and conduct performance reviews.
• Manage workforce planning (hiring, onboarding, job rotation, backup coverage, and succession).
• Promote a high‑performance, service‑first culture with focus on quality, ownership, and collaboration.

Stakeholder & Escalation Management

• Act as the primary contact for internal customers (markets, controllers, corporate functions).
• Proactively manage escalations, communicate status and recovery plans, and run operational governance (huddles, weekly reviews, monthly performance packs).

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate RTR processes; quantify benefits and track outcomes.
• Lead or sponsor Lean/Six Sigma initiatives; share best practices across GFSS streams (OTC, PTP, RTR).
• Plan and oversee knowledge transfer during transitions; support ERP/process changes (incl. UAT and cut‑over).

Others

• Any other duties as required, that can generally be expected from Operations Manager, RTR.

Who you are?

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in RTR/ General Ledger, month‑end close, and balance sheet governance — preferably in a Shared Services or multinational environment.
• Supervisory experience leading a medium‑sized team with measurable outcomes.
• Exposure to specialist domains (Asset, Inventory, Tax, Treasury), audit management, and transition/ERP implementation (incl. UAT).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance; ACCA/CPA/CIMA (completed or in progress) preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma accreditation is an advantage (optional).
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident people leader with clear communication (written & verbal) and stakeholder management.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and resilient — able to prioritize in a dynamic, multi‑cultural international environment.
• Customer‑obsessed, continuous‑improvement mindset, high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• SAP and AARO exposure (optional).
• Microsoft Excel (advanced), PowerPoint; familiarity with reconciliation and close‑management tools is a plus.

Where you’ll be?

You will be based in our Petaling Jaya office, and you will be a part of GFSS RTR.

Benefits Highlights

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Discounts on Electrolux products and services
• Medical & Hospitalization coverage for both employees and dependents
• Dental & Optical

As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.