IT Manager – Financial & Corporate Solutions

EPF Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a skilled leader for the IT Finance Solutions Unit. The role focuses on managing financial technology portfolios and ensuring system performance. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience with SAP financial applications and strong leadership abilities. This permanent position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Malaysian citizen preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial applications support.
• Strong knowledge in ERP/Financial modules including AP, GL, AR.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT Finance Solutions Unit focusing on technology portfolio management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement project solutions.
• Ensure compliance with audit processes and manage vendor performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP BW

SAP ABAP

Oracle Fusion

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This role leads the IT Finance Solutions Unit, reporting directly to the IT Head of Corporate Solutions Section under the Digital Enterprise Solutions Department. It focuses on managing and supporting technology portfolios to ensure system health, performance, and alignment with business requirements, while leading project implementations and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver successful solutions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide maintenance support in technology portfolio ensuring systems healthiness and performance meeting SLA particularly in financial application solution.
• Administers, monitors and regulates platform components of the systems, covering aspects of application related components and integration with other internal and external systems.
• Assess and implement system improvement plan to ensure reduction of incidents/problems and improve system stability and performance with appropriate preventive and proactive action in place.
• Understand business requirements, drive analysis, support and assess gaps, impacts and requirements on application/solution supported.
• Manage project and solution deliveries in alignment with business requirements. Explore and implement enterprise-wide technology enablement in accordance with business strategy and latest technologies.
• Lead and manage the implementation of solutions in meeting user’s requirements and objectives.
• Ensure projects and solutions are implemented in accordance with the specifications and appropriate use of technology and methodology.
• Perform market research and gap analysis on potential solutions and provide recommendation to business.
• Establish good working relationship within EPF which include the users and management to facilitate problem solving and ensure project implementation success.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors and advisors/consultants in delivering the technology portfolio.
• Prepare yearly financial budget which includes the projects and application maintenance budgets.
• Ensure required documentation is done completely with good quality.
• Conduct periodic project assessments/reviews to ensure adherence to governance framework, security controls and architectural standards.

Application Management

• Design, develop, implement, and support enterprise IT applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and standards. Manage application efficiencies, support with ITIL practices, and handle incident and problem management.
• Deep knowledge of ERP application preferably in SAP ECC, BW, BPC, DM, and S/4HANA modules including Finance (FI/CO), Real Estate (RE-FX), Procurement (MM), and Budgeting.
• Collaborate with departments on new initiatives and system improvements. Ensure compliance with audit processes, manage releases through CAB reviews, and support Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery (DR) planning.

Project / Change Management

• Oversee application projects implementation, change requests, financial management (CAPEX and OPEX), manage project resources, ensuring delivery within cost, timeline, and scope. Handle issues, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Experienced and have been involved in full cycle of ERP project implementation implementations preferably SAP ECC or SAP S/4 HANA, both in technical and functional capacities.
• Collaborate on infrastructure setup, application integration, testing (SIT and UAT), and architecture design. Align business requirements with solutions, assist with business cases, RFPs, and technical specifications. Propose system enhancements and ensure quality delivery.

Supplier Management

• Work with suppliers on IT project development, system troubleshooting, and manage delivery quality. Participate in reviewing and evaluating supplier solutions through RFP/negotiation processes and assist in preparing necessary project documents.
• Monitor and manage vendor performance, conduct regular system performance reviews, and collaborate with vendors on improvement plans to ensure comprehensive assessments for vendor and solution selection.

People Development

• Work closely with the supervisor, providing leadership and support to the team, ensuring clear communication and achieving EPF vision, mission, and goals.
• Manage and guide the team, equipping them with necessary skills and knowledge for career development and meeting job responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Malaysian citizen
• Pass Malay Language including oral test at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level
• Possess Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent field, recognized by the Government from any accredited local or international higher learning institution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in developing and supporting financial applications, particularly in SAP ECC6, SAP BW, SAP DM, and SAP BPC, and other financial applications.
• Proficiency in SAP ABAP programming, particularly in RICEFW, BAPI, BADI, and the enhancement framework, is essential.
• SAP certification with S/4 HANA implementation experience OR Oracle Fusion certification and implementation experience is an advantage. Possess a strong knowledge of ERP/Financial modules and functionalities i.e. AP, GL, AR, Fixed Asset, Procurement, Financial Reporting etc.
• Familiar with ERP/Financial processes, routing and approval flow i.e. payment process, procurement process etc.
• Knowledgeable in ERP/Financial integration approaches and methodologies with external system.

General Skill

• Display strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Must be a detail-oriented team leader who can lead the team, communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to reach a shared goal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and BM. Proficiency in English is an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities. Able to perform under pressure for a tight dateline.
• Proactively provide recommendation for improvement and available for tasks beyond regular hours when needed.

Core Skills

• Proficient in various ERP/Financial modules and functionalities.
• Working knowledge on project management methodologies and business analysis techniques.
• Experienced in designing and developing process flows, user journeys and wireframes
• Experienced in integrating apps with enterprise backend systems, database (MS SQL Server & Oracle), Business Process Management (BPM) or via API (REST).
• Well-versed in Software Development Lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

JOB STATUS

Permanent

All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL and only shortlisted candidates will be called in for interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedback from the EPF 2 MONTHS after the closing date of the advertisement.