Global Finance SSC Leader (RTR)

Grab; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional technology platform is seeking an experienced leader for its Finance Shared Services Centre (SSC) in Selangor. The role involves overseeing Record-to-Report operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with standards, and driving process excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive finance experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Oracle ERP and Power BI. The company offers a range of benefits including insurance, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• 20 years of finance experience in a Shared Service Centre.
• Experience with IFRS or US GAAP and audit processes.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume Record-to-Report (RTR) activities across all legal entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls.
• Mentor a team of 5 to 8 direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agility

Innovation

Education

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

Tools

Oracle ERP/ERM systems

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle‑free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

The Record-to-Report (RTR) team is dedicated to ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, playing a crucial role in the financial health of the organization. We collaborate to refine processes and deliver insights that drive informed decision‑making.

Get to know the Role:

Reporting to our Global Head of Finance SSC, you will lead the Finance Shared Services Centre (SSC) RTR operations for all countries, including ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting, while driving process excellence, automation and standardization across the end‑to‑end RTR function. You will also shape the strategic direction of Finance SSC for RTR function by collaborating with the Finance Centre Of Excellence (CoE) to ensure the alignment with the broader business and finance transformation agenda.

This role is based on‑site in our Petaling Jaya office.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• You will lead high‑volume Record-to-Report (RTR) activities across all legal entities, ensuring month‑end close, standardized processes, and financial accuracy across general ledger, intercompany, fixed assets, payment gateways, reconciliations, and transaction processing.
• You will collaborate with Country Finance teams and auditors to support audit readiness and coordinate internal and external audits, while ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal controls during monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• You will maintain and enhance SOX and internal control frameworks for RTR operations in partnership with Group SOX and Internal Controls teams, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• You will lead and mentor a team of 5 to 8 direct reports within an overall team of 70+, fostering continuous learning and operational excellence.
• You will serve as the primary point of contact for Finance COE, Country Finance, and Group Finance teams, operating with a service‑oriented mindset to meet or exceed SLA targets.
• You will oversee workforce management planning for the RTR function in collaboration with the Head of SSC, ensuring optimal resource availability and seamless work transitions with Finance COE and Global Process Owners.
• You will drive innovation and transformation within the RTR function by leveraging new technologies such as Generative AI and machine learning, working closely with Finance COE and Digital Finance Academy to implement training programs and enhance financial reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 20 years of finance experience in a Shared Service Centre managing finance/accounting teams or a similar role.
• Experience with IFRS or US GAAP, SOX, internal controls, and audit processes are required.
• Proficient in using Oracle ERP/ERM systems and Power BI financial software.
• Experience in managing workforce planning, KPI reporting and transitioning processes.
• Experience with leadership role with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, combined with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to build effective relationships across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated resilience, agility, and adaptability in dynamic environments, with a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and solving operational challenges.
• Knowledge in Order‑to‑Cash, Procure‑To‑Pay and Payroll functions would be an added advantage.

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well‑being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave.
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours.

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.