Finance Executive

Singtel Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Executive to manage the supplier lifecycle, ensuring governance and risk oversight. This role involves managing financial closing processes, maintaining master data, and supporting audits. Candidates should have at least 4 years in financial accounting and a solid understanding of technical accounting standards. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP is essential, and a proactive attitude towards process improvement is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in a large corporate or shared services environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS15.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier lifecycle across onboarding and governance.
• Support accurate monthly financial closing.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain finance master data and participate in UAT.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures and support audits.

Skills

Financial accounting

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

RPA tools

Job description

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SayHELLO to BIG Possibilities with Singtel KL(Sudong MY Sdn Bhd)!

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, our presence spans across 21 countries in Asia, Australia, and Africa. We thrive on innovation, digital transformation, and harnessing next-generation technology to create a more sustainable and digital future. Now, we are bringing this energy to Kuala Lumpur with the launch of our brand-new Shared Services Centre.

The Finance Executive is responsible for managing the end‑to‑end supplier lifecycle across onboarding, master data governance, digital enablement, and supplier risk oversight within KL GBS.

This role ensures suppliers are onboarded efficiently, maintained accurately across procurement and ERP systems, and continuously monitored for governance and risk compliance. The incumbent oversees supplier data integrity across platforms (e.g., Ivalua, SAP, AcuBuy), drives adherence to internal policies and third‑party risk requirements, and ensures operational excellence in supplier lifecycle management.

Acting as the central point of accountability for supplier onboarding governance and ongoing risk oversight, the role partners closely with Procurement, IT, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Business stakeholders to strengthen supplier controls, improve data accuracy, and enhance transparency across the supplier base.

Make an Impact by:

• Financial Close & General Ledger Management
• Support accurate and timely monthly financial close in accordance with the Optus Corporate Finance Month‑End Close calendar
• Prepare and post accounting journals, ensuring completeness and accuracy before ERP submission
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal financial policies
• Prepare and distribute operational and financial reports (e.g., revenue reconciliation, inventory reports, stock pricing)
• Monitor financial data and highlight variances or anomalies for follow‑up
• Support reporting requirements for management and stakeholders

3. Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve aged or outstanding reconciling items
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial records

4. Retail & Dealer Finance Operations

• Support dealer and retail finance activities, including processing claims, rebates, and statements
• Maintain dealer master data and ensure accuracy
• Perform reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
• Produce retail performance and operational reports

5. Project Accounting & Ledger Management

• Manage Customer Projects Ledger, ensuring alignment between financial transactions and project forecasts
• Support project reporting, tracking, and analysis

6. Compliance, Audit & Documentation

• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
• Support interim and year‑end audits by preparing audit schedules and responding to queries
• Ensure adherence to governance, controls, and compliance requirements

7. Systems, Master Data & Transformation

• Maintain finance master data (e.g., equipment pricing, billing systems) ensuring data accuracy
• Participate in UAT and support system enhancements and implementations
• Support automation and digital initiatives to improve efficiency
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate RTR processes
• Contribute to process standardization and scalability initiatives
• Support the transition towards data‑driven and knowledge‑based finance operations

Skills for Success

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related discipline OR professional accounting qualification
• Minimum 4 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in a large corporate or shared services environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (e.g., IFRS15, revenue, equipment, project accounting)
• Strong understanding of financial close, general ledger, and reconciliation processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, BlackLine, Pronto or equivalent)
• Exposure to automation tools (e.g., RPA) is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable in dynamic environments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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