Regional Hub Accounting Team Lead

Innomotics; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Innomotics is seeking a Regional Hub Accounting Team Lead (F/M/D) in Shah Alam, Malaysia to lead full‑set accounting for APAC&ME and advise on IFRS topics. You will partner with regional and country accountants, drive monthly closings, coordinate audits, and act as a topic SME for complex accounting matters.

The role emphasizes SAP S/4HANA finance expertise, cross‑cultural collaboration, and independent, analytical leadership to support process optimization and IT migration initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting and Finance with at least 10 years of working experience in Big 4, multinational corporation clients or direct multinational corporation.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA).
• Be well versed with local GAAP and IFRS and the application of the standards in practice.
• Ability to collaborate successfully in a multi-cultural and cross-functional environment.
• Expert knowledge and experience in accounting for construction contracts, forex accounting, provisions and accrual.
• Deep knowledge of SAP/SAP S4 HANA (especially finance modules) and value flows, preferably someone, who has worked in implementation or migration projects.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated, possess analytical skills and ability to adapt to change,
• Able to manage different stakeholders across different cultures
• Someone who has excellent communication and English skills and who is able to deal with a variety of stakeholders and senior management

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting topics for the APAC&ME with strong hands-on experience in handling full set of accounts.
• Aid the regional and country accountants regarding IFRS topics (i.e., accounting advisory to the business, closing and reporting tasks, disclosure requirements)
• Carry out tasks and oversee monthly closing activities.
• Coordinate and support audit activities (internal and external)
• Be a Topic Matter Expert for complex accounting topics.
• Be a strong partner to the local businesses within the APAC&ME region and support them in selected tasks.
• Perform financial statement reviews and follow-up on action items because of the reviews.
• Having additional experience in handling indirect and corporation tax matters would be appreciated.
• Take over the project management role for IT-migration, digitalization and process optimization initiatives.
• Support ad-hoc requirements/tasks.

Skills

Accounting expertise

IFRS knowledge

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Financial statement review

Audit coordination

Stakeholder management

English communication

Tax knowledge

Education

Degree in Accounting and Finance

ACCA CPA CA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Job description

Title: Regional Hub Accounting Team Lead

Job ID: 6919

Location: Shah Alam, MY

We are looking for a Regional Hub Accounting Team Lead (F/M/D) to join our team at Innomotics

The Industry-Leader of Motors and Drives

Innomotics is an industry-leading supplier of motors and large drive systems. With a trusted legacy of more than 150 years of engineering expertise, our products power all of the world’s most essential industries. Today, we are bringing the #EnergyTransition to life with a portfolio that enables our customers to boost energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases, and minimize the carbon footprints of plants.

Our Most Powerful Engine: Our People

We are a team of more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, and innovators. For us, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion. As a global player operating with the spirit and speed of a mid-sized champion, the future holds unlimited opportunities for us. If you share our bold mindset to be best-in-class, we want you IN.

• Location: Malaysia

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting topics for the APAC&ME with strong hands-on experience in handling full set of accounts.
• Aid the regional and country accountants regarding IFRS topics (i.e., accounting advisory to the business, closing and reporting tasks, disclosure requirements)
• Carry out tasks and oversee monthly closing activities.
• Coordinate and support audit activities (internal and external)
• Be a Topic Matter Expert for complex accounting topics.
• Be a strong partner to the local businesses within the APAC&ME region and support them in selected tasks.
• Perform financial statement reviews and follow-up on action items because of the reviews.
• Having additional experience in handling indirect and corporation tax matters would be appreciated.
• Take over the project management role for IT-migration, digitalization and process optimization initiatives.
• Support ad-hoc requirements/tasks.

Qualification/Skills

• Degree in Accounting and Finance with at least 10 years of working experience in Big 4, multinational corporation clients or direct multinational corporation.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA).
• Be well versed with local GAAP and IFRS and the application of the standards in practice.
• Ability to collaborate successfully in a multi-cultural and cross-functional environment.
• Expert knowledge and experience in accounting for construction contracts, forex accounting, provisions and accrual.
• Deep knowledge of SAP/SAP S4 HANA (especially finance modules) and value flows, preferably someone, who has worked in implementation or migration projects.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated, possess analytical skills and ability to adapt to change,
• Able to manage different stakeholders across different cultures
• Someone who has excellent communication and English skills and who is able to deal with a variety of stakeholders and senior management,

Requirements

• Strong customer centricity
• - Strategic foresight that anticipates evolving market dynamics
• - Sales excellence mind-set, incl. continuous improvements
• - Collaborative, cross-cultural working style
• - Strong impact and value orientation

Innomotics is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.