Record to Report Manager

aveva; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking a Record-to-Report Manager to lead the Kuala Lumpur Shared Service Centre, delivering high-quality R2R services across multiple countries. You will own the plan for continuous improvement and evolve the SSC, collaborating with process owners and SSC counterparts to align with global best practices.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive R2R knowledge, KPI-driven performance management, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Finance degree or professional qualification is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role within a finance shared service centre.
• Experience leading and managing a team with development and succession planning.
• In-depth knowledge of R2R processes, controls and compliance.
• Proven track record of using KPIs to improve performance.
• Ability to operate at both detailed and strategic levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using ERP systems and other R2R related software.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage and drive a high performing R2R function across the Kuala Lumpur SSC.
• Deliver standardised service for the countries in scope of the SSC with high quality results.
• Lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives impacting the R2R function.
• Monitor internal controls, risk, and control matrices in conjunction with audits.
• Manage escalations and improve R2R performance via KPIs and reports.
• Maintain the R2R service catalogue and align with global processes and best practices.
• Recruit, develop and lead the R2R team across entities and countries in scope.

Skills

Team leadership

R2R processes

KPI driven

Communication

ERP proficiency

MS Excel

Education

Finance degree or professional qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

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Job Title: Record-to-Report Manager

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Employment Type: Full time

Job purpose:

Build, manage and drive a high performing R2R function across the Kuala Lumpur Shared Service Centre. Providing standardised service delivery for the countries in scope of the SSC, ensuring high quality deliverables resulting in strong customer service.

Ownership and delivery of the plan to continuously improve and evolve the Shared Services.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

Projects and Strategy

• The main focal point of the R2R function for managing finance transition projects and continuous improvement projects which impact the R2R function. Management of the projects includes but not limited to planning, resourcing, knowledge transfer, readiness assessment and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with the Process Ownership team and SSC counterparts to ensure alignment of SSC processes with global processes and best practice.

Service Delivery

• Continuous monitoring of internal controls, risk, and control matrices (RACM) in conjunction with Internal audits.
• Review policies and ensure adherence including identification of areas for improvement. Implement corrective actions and enhancements based on control reviews and audit findings.
• Manage escalations to address and resolve issues related to the R2R function
• Lead, monitor and improve the performance and efficiency of the R2R function using the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and associated reports.
• Maintain the service catalogue for the R2R function. Identify the gaps in services with an action plan to address. Ensure that the catalogue is consistently operated with no regional nuances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations, ensuring alignment to the functional and organisational goals.
• Design and implement strategies to accelerate and enhance the accuracy of the month-end close process while maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements.
• To manage the R2R team for all entities and countries that are in scope.

People Management

• Lead the overall target setting for the R2R team and set clear objectives, aligning them with functional and organisational goals.
• Manage Direct Reports and their teams, monitoring performance, providing feedback, addressing capability issues.
• Ensure career development and training is in place across the team with clear succession plans and resource rotations to facilitate the team growth.
• Ensure full team is recruited with cross training to minimise gaps in service delivery.
• Overall responsibility for recruitment, training and management of a team to maximise the SSC R2R team full potential.
• Continual assessment of team structures

Skills, know-how and experience:

• Must have:
  • Finance degree or Professional qualification
  • Proven experience (at least 3 years) in a similar role within a finance shared service centre
  • Experience of leading and managing a team including team development and career management
  • In-depth knowledge of R2R processes, including controls and compliance requirements
  • Proven track record of using KPI's to improve performance
  • Able to operate comfortably at a detailed as well as a strategic level.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in utilising ERP systems and other R2R related software
• Preferred:
  • Additional language capability
  • Project Management experience
• Technical / professional qualifications:
  • Finance degree or Professional qualification.
  • Strong MS Office, Excel, and ERP knowledge as well as experience in the Business and Accounting systems used in the function.

Direct reports:

• Team of up to 2 Team Leads

Indirect reports:

• Team of up to 20 Team members

Key Stakeholders:

• Global Process Owners
• Regional Process Owners
• Regional VP's
• Regional Finance Controllers
• Group Accounting team
• Internal Audit
• Controls
• Transformation Team

Finance at AVEVA

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