Associate Product Manager

Teleport; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic APM - Biz Ops to optimize financial workflows and drive operational efficiency. In this role, you will collaborate with finance and technology teams to streamline processes and implement scalable solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in aligning financial systems with business operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing collaboration across departments. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a diverse and inclusive environment, where your contributions help shape the future of logistics in Southeast Asia. If you have a passion for driving change and improving financial processes, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management or finance-related technology management.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to improve financial workflows and reporting.
• Collaborate with finance and tech teams for system integration.
• Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Product Management

Business Operations

Financial Processes

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

QuickBooks

JIRA

Notion

Job description

About Us

At Teleport, our mission is to move things across Southeast Asia better than anyone else. We are an integrated end-to-end logistics solution, making it seamless for freight forwarders, shippers, eCommerce platforms, and small merchants to transport goods in a fast, reliable, and cost-effective manner.

As an APM - Biz Ops, you will play a key role in optimizing financial workflows, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing collaboration between the finance department and the technology team. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline financial processes, implementing scalable solutions, and ensuring seamless integration of financial systems with our broader business operations. Your ability to work cross-functionally will be essential in developing strategic initiatives that drive financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organization.

A DAY IN A LIFE

You can expect your days to be pretty varied at Teleport. Multitasking is normal, and sometimes, your skills or natural talents will be leveraged to support other business priorities. That said, the bulk of your working hours should involve you having to:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies to improve financial workflows, including billing, payments, accounting integrations, and financial reporting.
• Identify pain points in current financial processes and work with stakeholders to implement automation and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and compliance teams to ensure operational alignment with financial policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with engineering teams to design, implement and optimize solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party financial tools, ERP systems, and payment gateways to enhance financial reporting, reconciliation, and forecasting capabilities.
• Work closely with internal Dev Ops and security teams to ensure financial systems meet data privacy and cybersecurity standards.
• Serve as the bridge between finance, technology, and business operations, ensuring alignment on product priorities and system capabilities.
• Facilitate communication between finance and Tech Engineering Manager (EM), translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Support finance leaders with data-driven insights to improve decision-making, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Define and prioritize a roadmap for financial process improvements and technology enhancements.
• Work with stakeholders to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for financial operations and system performance.
• Drive initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the accuracy of financial data.
• Establish and track performance metrics for financial processes, identifying areas for optimization and automation.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on financial technology trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial operations.
• Implement feedback loops with finance and tech teams to ensure continuous refinement of financial systems and workflows.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, business operations, or finance-related technology management.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, including accounting, billing, payment processing, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing and collaborating with technology teams to develop and integrate financial systems.
• Proven track record of driving operational efficiencies and implementing financial automation solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in financial modeling, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with ERP systems, accounting software, and financial tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Notion).

At Teleport, we're all about creating a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us do logistics better across Southeast Asia. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate what makes each of us unique. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and help us build the future of air logistics!