RTR Manager (EMEA Region)

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Impactful financial operations

Job summary

Michael Page Malaysia is seeking a senior accounting leader for a multinational with regional Shared Services responsibilities. You will oversee general ledger, month-end close, and balance sheet integrity across entities.

The role requires 8–10 years in accounting with 5+ years in people management, strong knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS, and stakeholder collaboration. Hybrid work arrangements and governance emphasis are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 8–10 years progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Review and approve journal entries including accruals, reclassifications, payroll, and other postings.
• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close and ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

IFRS

Audit liaison

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

• Opportunities to contribute to impactful financial operations.
• Hybrid working model for better work-life balance.

About Our Client

MNC organisation operates in Malaysia.

Job Description

• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
• Review and approve journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, payroll, share-based compensation, and expense-related postings.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal control requirements.
• Oversee balance sheet and subledger reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Analyze and resolve aged items, abnormal balances, and recurring reconciliation issues.
• Monitor and manage accruals, prepayments, amortization, and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external audit engagements.
• Partner with auditors and key stakeholders to address audit findings and strengthen control effectiveness.
• Maintain strong governance and compliance across all accounting processes.
• Manage outsourced accounting service providers to ensure service quality, timeliness, and compliance.
• Monitor performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs, and operational targets.
• Drive continuous service improvements and effectively manage escalations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to accounting teams and outsourced partners.
• Collaborate closely with Shared Services, Corporate Finance, Business Units, Controllers, and Technical Accounting teams.
• Provide accounting guidance across multiple legal entities and regional operations.
• Communicate financial and operational updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Drive accounting process standardization across regions and ERP platforms.
• Identify and implement automation initiatives and process improvement opportunities.
• Support finance transformation programs, system implementations, acquisitions, and integration activities.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Lead accounting-related projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support the integration of acquired businesses into existing accounting processes and controls.
• Ensure successful project execution and delivery in alignment with business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• Minimum 5 years of proven people management and leadership experience.
• Prior experience within a regional or global Shared Services environment is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model for better work-life balance.
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful financial operations.