Hybrid Assistant Manager, Record to Report

at Teleport

• Job title: Assistant Manager, Record to Report
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP, Oracle, Oracle ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About the role

• Assistant Manager overseeing accounting operations and leading finance transformation initiatives. Drive improvements and efficiency in general ledger and shared service capabilities.

Responsibilities

• We’re looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Assistant Manager, General Ledger to lead our accounting operations and play a key role in building our shared service capabilities.
• You’ll oversee our general ledger and consolidation activities while steering finance transformation initiatives such as system migration, process optimisation, and the transition into a shared service model.
• Support the GL manager in coordinating the full GL close cycle and monthly close processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Oversee group consolidation and ensure accuracy of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards (e.g. MFRS/IFRS).
• Drive standardisation and consistency across entities and regions.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Lead statutory and management reporting cycles, including audit coordination.
• Be a key player in transitioning and transforming General Ledger and reporting processes into a shared service model.
• Focusing on ERP Function and Process (Action-Oriented): Maximize Oracle ERP utilization to ensure seamless integration, high data integrity, and automated processes that boost efficiency.
• Implement and maintain best-in-class processes and controls that scale with growth. Champion continuous improvement, using data and tech to streamline workflows.
• Lead and mentor a team of Finance Executives and Senior Finance Executive.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, AP/AR, and business units to resolve issues and deliver insights. Act as a trusted finance partner to management — clear, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights that support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend practical, scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting (ACCA/CPA preferred) with a minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience across Asia, including multi-entity consolidation.
• Audit & Commercial Insight: At least 2 years of audit background, with a drive to understand business operations and improve the commercial accuracy of financial reporting.
• Process & Systems: Strong track record in process transitions or Shared Service setups, with familiarity in major ERPs (SAP/Oracle) and consolidation tools.
• Agility & Tooling: Resourceful and efficiency-driven; proficient in Excel and highly adaptable with Google Sheets to streamline data in a lean environment.
• Ownership: Takes full accountability for the end-to-end process, proactively crossing departmental lines to resolve upstream bottlenecks that impact timelines.
• Mindset & Communication: Resilient and adaptable in a high-growth environment, with excellent stakeholder management skills. Fluent in English (regional languages are a plus).