Finance Operation Manager

Fugro Shared Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of finance and accounting services is seeking a Finance Shared Service Centre Manager in Kuala Lumpur. The role requires overseeing a team of 40 to 50 associates, ensuring high service quality and compliance with internal policies. Candidates should possess at least 8 years of experience in Shared Services with strong leadership skills. The company offers a collaborative culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Generous annual leave and sick leave

Opportunities for continuous learning

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in accountancy or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a Shared Services (SSC) with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Audit experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SSC and work closely with the team leads in O2C, P2P, R2R activities.
• Ensure compliance with Fugro's Internal Control System and external policies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and oversee account management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Service-minded

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy

ACCA qualified

Job description

About the role

In this role, the manager is expected to oversee and work with the respective team leads on the day-to-day operations of the Finance Shared Service Centre out of the KL office with a team of 40 to 50 Finance Associates responsible for O2C, P2P, R2R, and P2P transactions for 6–8 countries in APAC. Given the relatively new establishment of the SSC, the manager acts as a champion for it and is expected to identify areas of improvement in terms of processes, compile with Fugro’s compliance policies, and drive readiness of the SSC to take over more financial activities from local finance to the KL SSC in the long run.

In this role, you will report to the Head of Finance, APAC, with a dotted line to the Group FSSC Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SSC and work closely with the team leads in O2C, P2P, R2R, and P2P activities.
• Ensure accounting of transactions is compliant with Fugro Internal Control System (ICS) and external (statutory) and internal policies/procedures.
• Deliver high quality of service while complying with all standards and shared services blueprints.
• Champion operational efficiencies and service improvement initiatives such as RPAs.
• Manage both internal and external stakeholders.
• Involve in onboarding and training of the in‑house new ERP system.
• Manage FSSC personnel, including manpower planning and staff development.
• Oversee account management of entities serviced by FSSC.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as required.

About you

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accountancy or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in an SSC, at least 3 years of Lead experience.
• Audit experience will be an added advantage.
• Excellent English language skills; fluency in other languages will be an additional advantage.
• Excellent communication and people development skills.
• Competencies: accurate, analytical, independent, organized, pro‑active, service‑minded, team player.
• Self‑starter who does not mind getting operationally involved.
• Proactive and approach to work.

What we are looking for

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in accountancy or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a Shared Services (SSC) with at least 5 years of management role.
• Audit experience will be an added advantage.
• Excellent English language skills; fluency in other languages will be an additional advantage.
• Excellent communication and people development skills, ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional/countries teams.
• Competencies: accurate, analytical, independent, organized, pro‑active, service‑minded, team player.
• Self‑starter who does not mind getting operationally involved.
• Proactive and positive approach to work.

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous annual leave and sick leave entitlements.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance.

About us

Fugro Shared Services Sdn Bhd is a leading provider of finance, accounting, and business support services to Fugro's global operations. With a strong focus on innovation and process efficiency, we strive to deliver high‑quality, reliable solutions that contribute to the success of our clients worldwide.

If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply now.