Financial Closing and Reporting Team Manager

Global finance team manager role overseeing closing, reporting, compliance, and team leadership in SSC.
Team Manager – Financial Closing & Reporting (Shared Services)

We are representing a global organisation seeking an experienced professional to lead its Financial Closing & Reporting function within a centralised finance operations hub. This leadership role is responsible for managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and delivering accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial results
  • Manage general ledger operations, journal approvals, and account reconciliations
  • Analyse P&L and Balance Sheet movements, addressing anomalies and ensuring data integrity
  • Lead intercompany accounting, consolidation, and elimination processes
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and internal financial policies
  • Coordinate with auditors and tax teams to support statutory reporting and audit readiness
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls, including SOX documentation
  • Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation initiatives
  • Lead and develop a team of finance professionals within the R2R function
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across finance and business units

Candidate Profile

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certification preferred (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA)
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, including leadership in financial control or reporting
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands-on SAP experience
  • Proven track record in managing close cycles and audits in a global or shared services setting
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and financial analysis
  • Familiarity with SOX or similar internal control frameworks

If this role is of interest, please click "apply" today, send your cv to dawood.perry@hays.com.my or call me on +60 3-7890 4402

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Banking and Financial Services
Pay
RM15,000 - RM16,000
Ref:
1281584

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Dawood Perry, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur
Level 26, Menara 3, Petronas

Telephone: +60 3-7890 4402