Team Lead, RTR - Statutory Reporting

MCC; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Conducive Working Environment

Learning & Development

Job summary

MCC is seeking a qualified accounting professional to lead statutory reporting, US GAAP/IFRS alignment, and group consolidation in a dynamic Shared Services Centre in Malaysia. You will coordinate audits, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive improvements across O2R, P2P, and R2R processes.

The role requires a degree in accounting or finance with ACCA/CPA/MIA, strong English, and analytical problem-solving abilities to support multiple entities globally.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance with professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/MIA) or equivalent.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Experience in SSC or statutory reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain database of Company entities subject to statutory audit and taxation.
• Coordinate and support auditors for statutory audits.
• Report statutory audit requirements and progress for global entities.
• Lead improvements to reduce audit adjustments and ensure resolutions.
• Reconcile statutory books to management/US GAAP books.
• Ensure document retention per regulatory authorities.
• Assist corporate tax estimation and tax return processes.
• Oversee financial reporting, consolidation under US GAAP/IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize O2R, P2P, R2R processes.
• Lead governance and internal controls in compliance work.

Skills

Fluent English

Independent

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration or equivalent with professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/MIA)

Job description

Job Highlights

• Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Conducive Working Environment
• Learning & Development

Job Descriptions:

Statutory Reporting

• Maintain database of Company entities subject to statutory audit and taxation, including relevant information.
• Coordinate and support auditors for certain Company entities in the statutory audit process.
• Understand, track and report statutory audit requirements, progress and findings for Company entities globally.
• Lead process or control improvements to reduce occurrence of audit adjustments. Continuously assess and revisit issues raised by auditors to ensure appropriate resolution.
• Reviews reconciliation of financial results from statutory books to management/US GAAP books.
• Ensure full adherence to document retention requirements by regulatory authorities in country of operations of business unit.
• Assist and support certain Company entities corporate tax estimation and tax return.

Technical Accounting Focus

• Preparation on financial reporting, corporate reporting, and complex group consolidation.
• Keep up with latest developments in US GAAP and IFRS and assess impact to Company.
• Review the end-to-end process of lease accounting of the Group
• Manage and execute ad-hoc technical projects identified

Process & Change Management

• Establish and execute shared service migration plans and quarterly enhancement projects.
• Work with other functional team to establish best practice documentation for O2R, P2P, R2R processes and master data maintenance.
• Collaborate with functional teams to manage process enhancements and optimization.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead development and implementation of positive change in the shared service processes in the Company.
• Leverage on use of technology and implement cost-neutral process enhancements.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Lead corporate accounting in compliance work including governmental reporting
• Stay updated on accounting standards, regulations, and compliance requirements to ensure the Company's financial practices align with industry standards and legal obligations.

Service Level and Team Collaboration

• Promote a strong service ethos to support delivery to agreed Service Level Agreements.
• Act as the focal point to ensure effective communication and resolution of operational related issues and decisions.
• Build long-term relationships with Company’s internal stakeholders and leadership team.
• Work closely with other operation functions to ensure seamless coordination of financial activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Team Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration or equivalent with professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/MIA).
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Independent, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify the root cause of issues and implement corrective actions.
• Able to multi-task, pay attention to details, thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Candidate who has Shared Services Centre (SSC) experience is an added advantage.