GL Closing Manager (SSC)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in Malaysia is seeking a talented financial leader with over 10 years of experience to oversee month-end close, reporting, and compliance processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role focuses on fostering team performance and ensuring compliance with financial standards in a shared service setting.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience with 3 years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise month-end close, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Enhance internal controls and ensure efficient financial operations.
• Monitor and report on closing process metrics for improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

ACCA/ CIMA/ CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP Hana

MS Excel

Job description

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Lead and supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual month-end close, reconciliation, forecasting, target planning, fixed asset, and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and achieve KPI metrics for all entities within SSC scope in timeliness and accuracy aspects

Review processing in compliance with company policies and accounting standards, enhance internal controls and compliance to ensure efficient, standardized, and scalable financial operations

Review and validate financial accounting reports and balance sheet reconciliations, provide variance analysis, and highlight critical issues to management for timely resolution on healthy financial reporting

Resolve discrepancies or issues that arise during the closing process and ensure system integrity

Organize post-closing required reporting to ensure a healthy financial status

Monitor and report on closing process metrics to improve efficiency and effectiveness by performing root cause analysis

Drive continuous improvement initiatives for closing, fixed asset, and forecast/ planning processes, automation opportunities, support system upgrades, and implement SOP updates to improve productivity

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the service satisfaction level improves and is maintained

Collaborate and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless closing process and shared service operations

Foster a coaching leadership style, focus on employee development, motivation, and succession planning to maintain high performance standards, and a supportive work environment

Job Requirement

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, ACCA/ CIMA/ CPA, or equivalent qualification

Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing GL or financial close

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal control

Experience in a shared service environment and a multinational corporate setting is highly preferred

Proficiency in the SAP Hana system and MS Excel

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Proven process improvement initiatives implementation

Experience in process and system transition will be an added advantage

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