Record-2-Report Director

ManpowerGroup Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Record-to-Report Director, responsible for leading a global financial team based in Malaysia to oversee the end-to-end R2R process. This strategic role requires extensive experience in finance, leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement, ensuring accurate financial reporting and fostering a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Shared Services environment.
• Experience managing large teams (50+ members).
• Fluency in English with a global mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global R2R organization.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Drive transformation initiatives across the R2R function.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Chartered Accountant certification

Job description

Record-to-Report Director

Role Overview
As the Record-to-Report (R2R) Director, you will lead a multi-functional team primarily based in Malaysia, with support from Centers of Excellence in Europe and India. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end R2R process, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of ST’s financial records and reporting.

This role is pivotal in enabling strategic decision-making through reliable financial analytics and reporting, while continuously improving internal processes and enhancing the experience of our business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global R2R organization, including:
• Record-to-Close (R2C): Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards.
• Financial Close & Report (FC&R): Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings for 65+ legal entities across time zones, including Business Management Control (BMC) for financial analysis and reporting.
• Remote Legal Entity Financial Control (r-LEFC): Provide full financial leadership for legal entities without on-site controllers, currently covering 13 entities with plans to expand to 28.
• Tax Accounting (TAX): Support transfer pricing and manage intercompany financial transactions.
• Asset Accounting & Management (AAM): Oversee the full asset lifecycle from acquisition to disposal.
• Drive transformation initiatives and process improvements across the R2R function.
• Foster a culture of service excellence, continuous improvement, and user-centricity.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency in financial reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance; Chartered Accountant certification required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Shared Services environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams (50+ members).
• Strong track record in transformation and change management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent in English with a global mindset.
• Customer service orientation with a structured approach to service delivery and issue resolution.
• Passion for continuous improvement and promoting a positive user experience.