Finance Executive - Capital Accounting

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Singtel KL, launching a new Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur, seeks a Finance Executive – Capital Accounting to support the Finance Manager with capital expenditure processing, WIP reporting, and control framework compliance. You will participate in month-end closes, reconciliations, and analytics to drive accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires a 3–5 year track record in financial accounting, capital/asset experience, and familiarity with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) completed or in progress is an advantage
• 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting or related areas
• Experience in capital accounting, fixed assets, or project accounting is beneficial
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or similar platforms)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity

Responsibilities

• Process and validate capital expenditure transactions in line with capital accounting policies and control frameworks
• Review Asset In Service (AIS) documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Support compliance activities such as timesheet validation, capital drawdown tracking, and funding allocation follow-ups
• Assist in periodic reporting requirements (e.g., capital expenditure surveys)
• Maintain and update WIP trackers, identifying inactive or completed projects for follow-up
• Support review and analysis of WIP balances with relevant stakeholders
• Monitor capital allocation and track spend against approved budgets
• Track and report capital expenditure to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review capital accounting reconciliations (e.g., WIP, accruals, GRIR, and related balances)
• Support month-end close activities and ensure timelines are met
• Prepare and distribute capital reports to stakeholders
• Investigate and resolve variances identified during reconciliation processes
• Prepare monthly capital expenditure reports and variance analysis
• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from stakeholders
• Assist in developing dashboards and reporting tools to enhance visibility
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance automation
• Support ERP and finance transformation initiatives (e.g., SAP S/4HANA upgrades), including testing and documentation
• Assist in developing process documentation and training materials
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support capital accounting processes
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to finance teams and business units
• Support ad hoc tasks and projects as required

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

ERP experience

SAP S/4HANA

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

ACCA/CPA/CIMA in progress or completed

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP systems

Job description

Say HELLO 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.

We are looking for a Finance Executive – Capital Accounting to assist Finance Manager in the Capital Accounting to ensure accurate and timely processing of capital expenditure transactions, WIP reporting, and compliance with the Capital Accounting Control Framework. The individual is also required to provides analytical and operational support for capital accounting processes.

Make an Impact by:

1. Capital Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Process and validate capital expenditure transactions in line with capital accounting policies and control frameworks
• Review Asset In Service (AIS) documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Support compliance activities such as timesheet validation, capital drawdown tracking, and funding allocation follow-ups
• Assist in periodic reporting requirements (e.g., capital expenditure surveys)

2. WIP & Capital Spend Monitoring

• Maintain and update WIP trackers, identifying inactive or completed projects for follow-up
• Support review and analysis of WIP balances with relevant stakeholders
• Monitor capital allocation and track spend against approved budgets
• Track and report capital expenditure to ensure accuracy and timeliness

3. Month-End Close & Reconciliations

• Prepare and review capital accounting reconciliations (e.g., WIP, accruals, GRIR, and related balances)
• Support month-end close activities and ensure timelines are met
• Prepare and distribute capital reports to stakeholders
• Investigate and resolve variances identified during reconciliation processes

4. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly capital expenditure reports and variance analysis
• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from stakeholders
• Assist in developing dashboards and reporting tools to enhance visibility

5. Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance automation
• Support ERP and finance transformation initiatives (e.g., SAP S/4HANA upgrades), including testing and documentation
• Assist in developing process documentation and training materials
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function

6. Stakeholder Management & Support

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support capital accounting processes
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to finance teams and business units
• Support ad hoc tasks and projects as required

7.Skills for Success

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) completed or in progress is an advantage
• 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting or related areas
• Experience in capital accounting, fixed assets, or project accounting is beneficial
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or similar platforms)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity