Regional Financial Accounting Team Lead (Hybrid)

VISTRA; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical coverage

Training & development

Career advancement

Study leave

Job summary

Vistra is seeking a Team Lead - FA in Malaysia to oversee the accounting reporting team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and client-focused service. The role reports to the Practice Lead and supports regional coverage within the Financial Accounting function.

You will supervise end-to-end accounting processes, manage client inquiries, and drive improvements in workflows. A degree in accounting with professional qualifications is preferred, and Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end accounting processes.
• Demonstrated leadership in a client/SSC environment.
• Strong stakeholder management across internal and external units.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy and timeliness of accounting reports and deliverables.
• Plan engagement needs and ensure quality service for clients.
• Set team goals and monitor deadlines with proper task delegation.
• Review staff work before final client delivery or Operations Manager review.
• Manage client accounting closing processes and reporting systems.
• Drive process improvements and optimize workflows.

Skills

End-to-end accounting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Mandarin (adv)

Sense of urgency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

ACCA/MIA/CPA (adv)

Tools

Microsoft Navision

Xero

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Vistra is seeking a Team Lead - FA in Malaysia to oversee the accounting reporting team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and client-focused service. The role reports to the Practice Lead and supports regional coverage within the Financial Accounting function.

You will supervise end-to-end accounting processes, manage client inquiries, and drive improvements in workflows. A degree in accounting with professional qualifications is preferred, and Mandarin is a plus.