Record to Report Team Lead

AVEVA Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AVEVA Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Record to Report Team Lead APAC to lead the Regional SSC R2R function, drive standardised service delivery, and improve processes across APAC time zones.

The role requires strong accounting, governance and leadership capabilities, with experience in shared services. It offers a hybrid work arrangement and exposure to a global finance organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and reporting experience in regional/shared services.
• Ability to manage and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and risk management.
• Proficient communication and stakeholder management across APAC.
• Experience with finance systems and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Regional SSC Record to Report function and ensure standardised service delivery.
• Manage the team across APAC time zones to maintain high levels of customer service.
• Drive programmes of continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Ensure integrity and timely closing of general ledger and related activities.
• Oversee compliance with policies, RACM controls and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including Internal Audit and Process Owners.

Skills

Integrity

Operational accounting

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Risk understanding

Education

Accounting or Business Administration qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

MS Office

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.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

Job Title: Record to Report Team Lead APAC

Employment Type: Full-time, regular, hybrid work arrangement

Job Purpose:

To lead the Regional Shared Service Centre, Record to Report function. Proactively manage and drive high-performing, standardised service delivery ensuring effective controls resulting in strong customer service.

To support the implementation of programmes of continuous improvement within finance.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Manage a high performing team optimising performance and commitment by setting goals and agreeing objectives
• Supporting the adaptability and flexibility of workload and team movements to facilitate high levels of customer service across the SSC managing working hours where required to cover regional time zones
• Maintain close relationships with customer/stakeholder groups, monitoring and seeking feedback on team performance, providing resolution of issues and agreeing improvement plans as required.
• Support and input to a programme of continuous improvement delivery so that best practice is embedded, and efficiencies are delivered.
• Manage the performance of the Record to Report function ensuring that processes are standardised, documented and that KPIs are used to demonstrate delivery with service levels being met or exceeded
• Ensure all policy and legal requirements are adhered to by operating within a framework of compliance, which protects customers and the team and minimises risk to the business
• Ensure the integrity of financial records for all relevant entities, raising issues where there is any deviation
• Team activities include:
  • providing financial and regulatory information.
  • responsibility will be timely, effective and efficient processing of general ledger-related transactions including fixed assets and journal entries
  • reconciliation of general ledger accounts and subledgers and performing period end closing activities including accruals, revenue recognition and reporting and essential controlling and bank activities.
  • adhering to all control requirements as outlined in the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) which includes overseeing the timely and accurate loading of control evidence, validating completeness and accuracy, and ensuring documentation is maintained in accordance with the requirements.

Skills, know-how and experience:

Must have:

• Strong sense of integrity always does the right thing and encourages others to behave in the same way.
• Operational accounting and reporting experience
• Good understanding of finance systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to manage a team.
• Able to operate comfortably at a detailed as well as a Managerial level.
• Strong experience of understanding and interpreting control and operational risk

Technical / professional qualifications:

• Accounting or Business Administration qualifications
• Strong MS Office, Excel and Oracle knowledge as well as experience in the Business and Accounting systems used in the function

Preferred:

• Experience in managing a team preferably in a shared services environment
• Additional language skills

Direct reports:

Direct Reports: Team of up to 10 Team members

Key Stakeholders:

Record to Report Process Owner

Regional finance team

Internal Audit

Finance at AVEVA

Our team of almost 500 Finance professionals are central to AVEVA’s £1bn+ business. We cover everything from procurement and FP&A to sales forecasting and internal risk management, and we’re playing a leading role in our company’s transition to a subscription-based business model.

AVEVA is laying the groundwork for serious, sustainable growth, meaning there’s a lot for the team to do - and a lot of interesting opportunities. We’ve got a skilled and well-staffed team, strong leadership with a clear vision, and a big role to play in the business’s transformation: it’s a great time to be joining us!

You’ll also be joining an award-winning workplace. AVEVA is Great Place to Work® Certified™ in multiple countries, reflecting the culture our people create every day. Explore our awards and recognition.

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.