Team Lead, Account

VISTRA; Kuala Lumpur; Híbrido; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical coverage

Training & development

Career advancement

Study leave

Descripción de la vacante

Vistra is seeking a Team Lead - FA in Malaysia to oversee the accounting reporting team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and client-focused service. The role reports to the Practice Lead and supports regional coverage within the Financial Accounting function.

You will supervise end-to-end accounting processes, manage client inquiries, and drive improvements in workflows. A degree in accounting with professional qualifications is preferred, and Mandarin is a plus.

Formación

• Proven experience managing end-to-end accounting processes.
• Demonstrated leadership in a client/SSC environment.
• Strong stakeholder management across internal and external units.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee accuracy and timeliness of accounting reports and deliverables.
• Plan engagement needs and ensure quality service for clients.
• Set team goals and monitor deadlines with proper task delegation.
• Review staff work before final client delivery or Operations Manager review.
• Manage client accounting closing processes and reporting systems.
• Drive process improvements and optimize workflows.

Conocimientos

End-to-end accounting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Mandarin (adv)

Sense of urgency

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Accounting degree or diploma

ACCA/MIA/CPA (adv)

Herramientas

Microsoft Navision

Xero

Oracle

SAP

Descripción del empleo

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Team Lead - FA, based in Malaysia office. Reporting to the Practice Lead, this full-time and permanent position is based in Malaysia and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Financial Accounting department and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of the accounting reports and deliverables prepared by the team in accordance with client requirements and SLA.


• Prepare and update related matters/report as per schedule.


• Be responsive to client’s enquiries for accounting and other operation matters.


• Proper planning of engagement so as to be aware of the needs and provide quality service to Clients.


• Set clear team goals and deadlines with appropriate delegation of tasks.


• Effective reporting and consultation with Operations Manager & Practice Lead.


• Ensure quality deliverables, reviewing and approving work of staff prior delivery of final accounts/reports for Operations Manager’s final review OR direct to client.


• Manage client’s financial accounting closing process, monitoring and reporting systems.


• Assist Operations Manager in streamlining effective workflow processes and efficient manpower structure.


• Attend client/management meetings as required by clients.


• Ensure that all SOPs are strictly adhered to by all staff.


• Ensure reply/respond to clients’ queries/correspondence not later than 2 working days.


• Identify potential risks and take/recommend appropriate action.


• Handle ad hoc activities as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Knowledge of end-to-end accounting functions and interaction.


• Knowledge on some accounting software is an advantage such as Microsoft Navision, Xero, Oracle and SAP.


• Good command of both spoken and written English. Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.


• Sense of urgency, ownership and commitment to on-time and on-quality delivery.


• Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team.


• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.


• Demonstrated leadership experience in a complex accounting environment.


• Should have experience in stakeholder management either to internal business units or external customers/clients.


• Technical understanding of domain knowledge.


• Experience of managing the end-to-end accounting function.


• Experience of managing a team in a client service or SSC environment is essential.


• Experience in work migration, system enhancement or process improvement.


• At least a SPM, Diploma, Degree or in the midst of pursuing professional studies in accounting/financial or its equivalent.


• ACCA, MIA, CPA or equivalent will be added advantage.

Company Benefits:

• Opportunity for career advancement and regional working exposure


• Training and development


• Hybrid working arrangement


• Medical, dental, optical coverage


• Study leave and professional membership coverage