Team Lead - Record to Report (RTR)

WPP Business Services Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the advertising sector is seeking a seasoned professional to manage period closing activities and oversee RTR operations. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and at least 8 years of relevant experience, along with strong expertise in compliance and supervisory skills. Join a dynamic team that fosters creativity and excellence while contributing to the financial services for the Asia Pacific region.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in RTR operations required.
• 3 years of supervisory experience needed.
• Knowledge of SOX Compliance norms essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage period closing activities and ensure compliance with SLAs.
• Oversee month-end RTR processes for timely completion.
• Train new staff and resolve operational issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Proactive

Analytical

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Accounting or related field

Professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA etc.)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The role will be responsible for period closing activities, fixed asset management, intercompany transactions, bank transactions, balance sheet reconciliation, financial and management reporting, local statutory and tax support for WPP subsidiaries in Malaysia and Singapore.

2. Key Results / Accountabilities

Record to Report

• Ensure the team’s accurate and timely delivery of general accounting and reporting, fixed assets, statutory accounting and direct and indirect tax services (i.e. journal postings, RTR maintenance, report preparation, reconciliations, tax submissions, etc.) in accordance with SLAs and compliance with WPP policies, SOP and Internal control (SOX).
• Track KPI - ensure the deliverables’ quality and timeliness meet the requirements per SLAs.
• Oversee month end RTR process to ensure timely completion of closing and reporting.
• Manage escalation from cross function or stakeholders.
• Involved in service review meeting with stakeholders to present the SLAs, open and outstanding issues.
• Liaise with external parties such as auditor, tax agent and others.
• Implement best practices and proactively identify, propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities in existing processes within the team.

Leadership and People

• Provide RTR related advice and information to staff and be the first level of escalation party to assist the staff to resolve the daily operation issues.
• Regularly track and resolve outstanding issues and escalate to Function Lead and Management Team if required.
• Develop a work culture that fosters competence, service excellence and customer focus and business process knowledge.
• Train new team members and share knowledge and job experience.

Others

• Opportunity to perform and involve transition activities with the Project Team.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Function Lead or Management Team

3. Qualification & Experience and Competencies

Qualification & Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Accounting or related field, and professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA etc).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in RTR operations.
• Minimum of 3 year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of SOX Compliance norms relating to the process.
• Shared service centre experience.
• Experience in using ERP system.
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Proactive
• Analytical
• Problem solving

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Your application will include the following questions:

Do you have reconciliations experience? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with? What's your expected monthly basic salary? How would you rate your English language skills? How many years of people management experience do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?

Advertising, Marketing & Communications 101-1,000 employees

Company Overview

WE ARE THE CREATIVE TRANSFORMATION COMPANY. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.

WPP has started its operation for Finance Shared Service in Malaysia since 2015. WPP Business Services Sdn Bhd (WPP SSC Malaysia) based in Mutiara Damansara supports Asia Pacific region, providing finance and accounting services to WPP group companies. It is a 100% owned subsidiary of WPP Group. Its primary business activities are the provision of finance and accounting processing services for all WPP Group operating companies in Malaysia as well as in various countries in Asia Pacific.

WPP’s leading global agency networks – across all communications, experience, commerce and technology disciplines.

• Public relations and Public Affairs

• Brand Consulting

Through our companies and associates, WPP offers a comprehensive and, when appropriate, integrated range of communications services to national, multinational and global clients. Our major networks include The Brand Union, Ogilvy Group, Ogilvy Commonhealth Worldwide, JWT, Grey, Group M, Young & Rubicam, Mindshare, Maxus, MediaCom, MEC, TNS, Research International, Millward Brown, Hill & Knowlton, Burson Marsteller, Wunderman and WPP Digital. Across 110+ countries, WPP employs 115,000 people (including associates). It services 307 of the Fortune 500 companies, and all 30 of the Dow Jones 30. WPP won Creative Company of the Year at Cannes Lions 2022 (second year in a row), 6th in the FTSE 100 Rankings for Women on Boards (2022: 8th), Leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and 100% in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Equality Index (2021: 100%)

Our purpose:

Building better futures for our people.We invest in our people’s future, create inclusive working environments, and build cultures based on the values of openness, optimism and a commitment to extraordinary work.

Building better futures for our planet.We’re using our creativity, expertise, relationships and scale to help build a more sustainable and equitable world.

Building better futures for our clients.We bring together talented people, unrivalled capabilities and outstanding creativity to deliver transformational results for our clients.

Building better futures for our communities.The work we do with charities and NGOs – often on a pro-bono basis – and with our government and commercial clients can bring about change for the better in our communities.

Read more at www.wpp.com/about

Company Overview

WE ARE THE CREATIVE TRANSFORMATION COMPANY. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.

WPP has started its operation for Finance Shared Service in Malaysia since 2015. WPP Business Services Sdn Bhd (WPP SSC Malaysia) based in Mutiara Damansara supports Asia Pacific region, providing finance and accounting services to WPP group companies. It is a 100% owned subsidiary of WPP Group. Its primary business activities are the provision of finance and accounting processing services for all WPP Group operating companies in Malaysia as well as in various countries in Asia Pacific.

WPP’s leading global agency networks – across all communications, experience, commerce and technology disciplines.

• Public relations and Public Affairs

• Brand Consulting

Through our companies and associates, WPP offers a comprehensive and, when appropriate, integrated range of communications services to national, multinational and global clients. Our major networks include The Brand Union, Ogilvy Group, Ogilvy Commonhealth Worldwide, JWT, Grey, Group M, Young & Rubicam, Mindshare, Maxus, MediaCom, MEC, TNS, Research International, Millward Brown, Hill & Knowlton, Burson Marsteller, Wunderman and WPP Digital. Across 110+ countries, WPP employs 115,000 people (including associates). It services 307 of the Fortune 500 companies, and all 30 of the Dow Jones 30. WPP won Creative Company of the Year at Cannes Lions 2022 (second year in a row), 6th in the FTSE 100 Rankings for Women on Boards (2022: 8th), Leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and 100% in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Equality Index (2021: 100%)

Our purpose:

Building better futures for our people.We invest in our people’s future, create inclusive working environments, and build cultures based on the values of openness, optimism and a commitment to extraordinary work.

Building better futures for our planet.We’re using our creativity, expertise, relationships and scale to help build a more sustainable and equitable world.

Building better futures for our clients.We bring together talented people, unrivalled capabilities and outstanding creativity to deliver transformational results for our clients.

Building better futures for our communities.The work we do with charities and NGOs – often on a pro-bono basis – and with our government and commercial clients can bring about change for the better in our communities.