Team Lead, FA

Vistra; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Training and development

Hybrid working arrangement

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Optical coverage

Study leave

Professional membership coverage

Job summary

Vistra in Malaysia is seeking a Team Lead - FA to guide the financial accounting team and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of client reports. Based in Malaysia, you will report to the Practice Lead, drive engagement plans, and develop the team to deliver quality service across regional clients.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting leadership, with ERP experience (Navision, Xero, Oracle, SAP) and a proven ability to improve processes within a client service environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of end-to-end accounting functions.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Navision, Xero, Oracle, or SAP.
• Strong English communication; Mandarin a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading a team in a client service or SSC environment.
• Professional accounting qualifications preferred (ACCA/MIA/CPA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy and timeliness of accounting reports and deliverables.
• Prepare and update matters/reports per schedule.
• Respond to client inquiries on accounting and operations.
• Plan engagements to meet client needs and deliver quality service.
• Set team goals and delegate tasks.
• Report to Operations Manager & Practice Lead.
• Review and approve staff work before final accounts.
• Manage client accounting closing processes.
• Support process improvements and workflow efficiency.
• Attend client/management meetings and ensure SOP adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Communication (English)

Ownership & accountability

Delivery focus

Interpersonal skills

Education

SPM/ Diploma/ Degree

ACCA/MIA/CPA (adv)

Tools

Microsoft Navision

Xero

Oracle

SAP

Job description

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 asTeam 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