Supervisor, Controlling and Accounting, Penang RSSC

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Butterworth; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in transport and logistics is seeking a Supervisory role in Accounting and Controlling to manage a team and deliver finance functions across Asia Pacific. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications in Accounting, and 5–7 years of experience in finance. This role offers great career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of accountants to support accounting and controlling activities.
• Review the work performed by the team to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Coordinate and manage monthly balance sheet reviews.
• Implement and drive standardization of processes.

Skills

Team management

Leadership skills

Cultural awareness

Coaching ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Job Req Number: 102284
Time Type: Full Time

Job Overview

• Supervisory role in Accounting and Controlling.
• Support Asia Pacific countries.
• Work closely with the respective countries to deliver finance functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of accountants to support accounting and controlling activities for assigned countries.
• Assign and organize roles and responsibilities within the team.
• Review the work performed by the team to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Provide guidance and coaching to the team on new policies, work instructions, and group requirements.
• Coordinate and manage monthly balance sheet reviews with Regional and Country teams.
• Work closely with Management to implement and drive standardization of processes across countries supported by the shared service center.
• Drive process commonality and simplification in line with company policies and guidelines.
• Lead and coordinate job migrations from countries to the SSC according to planned schedules.
• Achieve cost efficiency and eliminate redundancies through centralized operations.
• Drive team engagement and motivation.
• Plan resources and drive operational efficiency.
• Monitor the team’s KPIs.

Experience & Education

• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of accountants and strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work with different cultures and manage cross-functional interfaces.
• Able to guide and coach team members effectively.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline, or a professional accounting qualification.
• 5–7 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of management or supervisory experience.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

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As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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