RTR Team Lead

Adecco (Portugal); Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco's Corporate Services Team is seeking an RTR Team Lead for a multinational logistics and supply chain client. The role focuses on overseeing general ledger activities, ensuring IFRS compliance, and delivering accurate financial reports across countries.

You will lead an accounting team, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with regional/internal control teams to maintain high standards of service and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; Oracle Cloud experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities following group accounting policies and controls.
• Ensure timely delivery of financial reports and month-/year-end closings.
• Collaborate with Internal Control teams to address gaps and implement remedial actions.
• Review processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, manage performance and productivity.
• Maintain relationships with SSCs, country finance teams, and CFOs.

Skills

Team leadership

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Excel

Oracle Cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Adecco's Corporate Services Team is currently on behalf of a client, a MNC logistics and supply chain solutions provider for the role of RTR Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure accounting records and financial information adhere to Group accounting policies, IFRS, internal control frameworks (ICF), and established accounting procedures. Ensure all deviations are properly documented and justified.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of financial reports, including financial performance analysis, resolution of outstanding items, and maintenance of month-end and year-end closing schedules for assigned countries.
• Ensure accounting operations are delivered in accordance with agreed service scope, work arrangements, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with regional and global Internal Control teams to ensure controls are effectively implemented, reviewed, and completed within the required timelines, including addressing control gaps and implementing remedial actions.
• Review existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the effectiveness of policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the transition and implementation of new accounting activities, ensuring smooth handovers and continuity of service delivery.
• Monitor team performance against established KPIs and service delivery targets, ensuring all deliverables meet agreed standards.
• Investigate KPI shortfalls through root cause analysis and implement appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for accounting processes, providing technical guidance and working closely with Accounting Governance and BPO teams to resolve accounting-related issues.
• Support Profit and Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet reviews to ensure the reliability and integrity of financial information.
• Lead and develop the accounting team by managing performance, work quality, discipline, and productivity while providing coaching and guidance to team members.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Shared Service Centres (SSC), other service centres, country finance teams, and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) to support smooth operations and stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional qualifications or relevant experience will also be considered.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or related finance functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, IFRS, and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at different levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, share knowledge, and foster a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Proven experience in leading and directly managing a team, preferably 15 or more employees across a country or cluster.
• Experience in monitoring and managing departmental SLAs and KPIs to ensure operational efficiency and service quality.
• At least 2–5 years of experience in performance management, including establishing performance targets, conducting performance reviews, and implementing improvement plans.
• Prior experience managing a team of at least 8 employees.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with the ability to motivate, guide, and develop team members.
• Mature, professional mindset with sound judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.