RTR Team Lead

Dassault Systèmes; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dassault Systèmes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks an experienced RTR Team Lead to guide and develop a regional team across APAC. You will own the end-to-end RTR lifecycle, ensuring accuracy in GL close, financial reporting, and tax filings, while driving process improvements and ERP enhancements.

The role requires extensive accounting expertise in an MNC, plus strong communication with local entities and HQ.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years general accounting experience in an MNC/shared services environment.
• At least 2 years of direct people management experience.
• Experience leading end-to-end statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of APAC Local GAAP, IFRS, and multi-jurisdiction taxation requirements.
• Hands-on ERP implementation exposure is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of RTR Accountants across APAC entities.
• Own end-to-end RTR lifecycle: GL, month-end/quarter-end/year-end close, financial reporting.
• Oversee tax compliance: CIT, VAT/GST, and WHT filings across APAC.
• Lead statutory audits from planning to CFO-level presentation with auditors.
• Ensure IFRS/local GAAP compliance and strengthen control framework.
• Drive continuous improvement, own RTR SOPs, and lead ERP enhancements.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

IFRS knowledge

English & Mandarin communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Unlock your potential with Dassault Systèmes, a global leader in Scientific Software Engineering, as we are hiring a RTR Team Lead in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!

Role Responsibilities & Job Description

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of RTR Accountants across APAC entities, managing workload allocation, performance expectations, and team capability growth
• Own and review the end-to-end RTR lifecycle including GL accounting, month-end/quarter-end/year-end close, and financial reporting to local entities and HQ
• Oversee tax compliance activities including Corporate Income Tax, VAT/GST, and WHT filings across multiple APAC jurisdictions
• Lead the full statutory audit process from planning through to CFO-level presentation, coordinating with auditors and key stakeholders across the region
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies, maintaining and strengthening the team's control framework
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, own RTR SOPs and process design, and lead regional projects and ERP enhancements in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of general accounting experience within an MNC or Shared Services environment, including at least 2 years of direct people management, with strong regional APAC exposure
• Degree in Accounting or Finance; ACCA or CPA certification preferred
• Proven track record of leading end-to-end statutory audits, including annual financial statement preparation and tax submissions across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong knowledge of APAC Local GAAP, IFRS, and multi-jurisdiction taxation requirements; hands-on ERP experience essential, with implementation exposure highly regarded
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English and Mandarin; Japanese or Korean is advantageous\
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated leader with strong process control mindset, analytical rigour, and the ability to operate confidently at senior stakeholder level

What's in it for you?

• Be involved in Global IT projects and deployments
• Work in a culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunities for personal development
• Chance to collaborate with a multinational and multidisciplinary team

Inclusion statement

As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Dassault Systèmes is striving to build more inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it’s our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.