Hybrid Assistant Manager, Record to Report

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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).

Job title

Assistant Manager, Record to Report

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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