General Ledger Team Lead (RTR)

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Manager for a hybrid role in a global setting. The successful candidate will oversee accounting and reporting, manage a team, and drive process improvements. This position offers an attractive remuneration package and the opportunity to work in a respected multinational corporation.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Opportunities to work in a global leading MNC

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in RTR.
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of SOX Compliance norms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely general accounting and reporting.
• Supervise month-end RTR process and closing activities.
• Drive continuous improvement within team processes.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Accounting

Professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

• hybrid work arrangement
• attractive remuneration package

About Our Client

Our client functions as a centralized hub providing essential business support functions such as finance, HR, IT, procurement, and legal services to its diverse portfolio of companies and agencies within the group.

Job Description

• Ensure the team consistently delivers accurate and timely general accounting and reporting, fixed assets management, statutory accounting, and direct and indirect tax services. This includes tasks such as journal postings, RTR maintenance, report preparation, reconciliations, and tax submissions, adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and complying with company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Internal Controls (SOX).
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure that deliverables meet quality and timeliness standards set by SLAs.
• Supervise the month-end RTR process to ensure the timely completion of closing and reporting activities.
• Handle escalations from cross-functional teams or stakeholders, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
• Participate in service review meetings with stakeholders to discuss SLAs, address any open issues, and highlight outstanding matters.
• Coordinate with external parties, such as auditors, tax agents, and others, as necessary.
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Implement best practices and actively seek out opportunities for process improvement within the team's existing processes.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on RTR-related matters, serving as the first point of escalation for resolving daily operational issues.
• Regularly monitor and resolve outstanding issues, escalating to the Function Lead and Management Team when necessary.
• Foster a work culture that prioritizes competence, service excellence, customer focus, and deep business process knowledge.
• Facilitate training for new team members and promote knowledge sharing and job experience exchange within the team.
• Participate in transition activities with the Project Team as needed.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Function Lead or Management Team.

The Successful Applicant

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Accounting or related field, and professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA etc).
• 5-6 years of experience in RTR
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of SOX Compliance norms relating to the process.
• Shared service centre experience.
• Experience in using ERP system.

What's on Offer

• Attractive remuneration package
• Opportunities to work in a global leading MNC
• Hybrid working arrangement