East Asia Accounting Transformation Lead

Schneider Electric Industries (M) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Malaysia seeks an Accounting Transformation Lead for East Asia to drive standardization, digitalization, automation, and governance across R2R, P2P, O2C, and related processes.

You will partner with Finance, Shared Services and IT to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support the transformation roadmap; lead change management and data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, Shared Services, or Finance Transformation.
• Proven track record leading large-scale finance or accounting transformation initiatives.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Accounting Transformation roadmap.
• Lead end-to-end transformation initiatives across R2R, P2P, O2C, Fixed Assets, and Close.
• Drive simplification, standardization, and harmonization of accounting processes.
• Establish transformation governance, milestones, KPIs, and benefits tracking.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities using RPA, AI, workflow tools, and analytics.
• Drive adoption of digital finance tools and technology enablers.
• Partner with IT and Global Process Owners to implement system improvements.
• Promote data-driven decision making through dashboards and reporting automation.
• Optimize accounting processes with IFRS and internal controls.
• Lead change management and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Develop training and communication programs for impacted teams.
• Act as transformation ambassador within Accounting.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership, Accounting teams, Shared Service Centers, Tax and IT.
• Support regional finance transformation programs.

Skills

Finance Transformation Leadership

Change Management

Process Re-engineering

Project & Program Management

Digital Automation (RPA, AI, Analytics

Stakeholder Management

IFRS & Accounting Standards

Communication & Executive Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline

CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification

IFRS certification or advanced accounting qualifications

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

This position is for aAccounting Transformation Lead for East Asia, to lead the transformation of accounting operations across the organization by driving process standardization, digitalization, automation, governance enhancements, and organizational change initiatives.

This role will partner with Accounting, Finance, Shared Services and IT stakeholders to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, enhance reporting quality, and support the organization's transformation roadmap.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute the Accounting Transformation roadmap
• Lead end-to-end transformation initiatives across Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Fixed Assets, and Close processes.
• Drive simplification, standardization, and harmonization of accounting processes and mapping across countries and entities.
• Establish transformation governance, milestones, KPIs, and benefits tracking.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities using RPA, AI, workflow tools, and analytics solutions.
• Drive adoption of digital finance tools and technology enablers.
• Partner with IT and Global Process Owners to implement system improvements
• Promote data-driven decision making through dashboards and reporting automation.

Process Excellence & Controls

• Optimize accounting processes while maintaining compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and internal controls.
• Conduct process assessments and redesign activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure transformation initiatives strengthen governance and risk management frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement and best-practice sharing across the accounting community.

Change Management

• Lead change initiatives and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Build transformation awareness and foster adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Develop training and communication programs for impacted teams.
• Act as a transformation ambassador within the Accounting organization.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Finance leadership, Accounting teams, Shared Service Centers, Tax and IT teams.
• Support regional finance transformation programs.

What qualifications will make you successful?

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• IFRS certification or advanced accounting qualifications preferred.

Experience

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, Shared Services, or Finance Transformation.
• Proven track record leading large-scale finance or accounting transformation initiatives.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP and Oracle
• Strong understanding of accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in multinational organizations preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Finance Transformation Leadership
• Change Management
• Process Re-engineering
• Project & Program Management
• Digital Automation (RPA, AI, Analytics)
• Stakeholder Management
• IFRS & Accounting Standards
• Communication & Executive Presentation Skills

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