R2R Manager

PURPOSE

Global Business Services Kuala Lumpur (GBSKL) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Record-To-Report (RTR) Manager to join

our leadership team.
 

This ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in finance or accounting, with a solid background in RTR processes.

As the RTR manager, you will be fully responsible for overseeing RTR team in delivering all aspects of RTR related deliverables, ensuring

accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Process Oversight

• Manage the end-to-end Record-To-Report process, including but not limited to, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting (US GAAP), and analysis of financial reporting.
• Supervise and control accounting/reporting systems i.e. design, maintain, control accounting and reporting templates, ledgers, systems and processes flow to maintain reporting integrity and accuracy. This requires such tasks as creating and/or maintaining complex spreadsheet applications, reviewing system outputs, reconciling reports, and any other tasks necessary to ensure a proper accounting is made for all transactions.

2. Team Leadership
 

• Lead and mentor a team of RTR professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage and coach team to perform RTR function efficiently and effectively.

3. Compliance and Control
 

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risks.

4. Reporting and Analysis
 

• Manage team to prepare and review the monthly financial statements of the various Amway entities in APAC markets to the senior management for strategic decision making, ensure conformity with US GAAP applied on a consistent basis across the entities and enterprise.
• Prepare or review quarterly and annual audit package for the Amway entities, which include financial statements and footnote disclosure information, ensuring conformity with US GAAP applied on a consistent basis.
• Resolve issues pertaining to US GAAP reporting in a timely manner. This type of work is highly technical, requiring a high-level understanding of accounting principles and techniques, the legal entity’s accounting systems with good judgment and well- developed analytical skills.

5. Continuous Improvement
 

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, productivity, and efficiency.
• Drive RTR operational partnership with Global Process Owners (GPO) to deliver GBS transformation and roadmap as part of business value impact creation and customer experience.
• Participate in cross-functional teams as an accounting expert related to RTR specific area of accounting.

6. Stakeholder Engagement
 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including market, enterprise, finance, operations, and technology, to ensure alignment of RTR activities with business objectives and priorities.

7. Audit Support
 

• Serve as the RTR primary point of contact for internal and external audit in collaboration with GBS Statutory Reporting and Controllership team to deliver RTR audit requests and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Manage teams to prepare various financial reports for management, audit schedules for external auditors, and compliance reports and perform analytical review to test for reasonableness with comments on fluctuations and responses to questions.

8. Systems and Tools
 

• Partner with GPO to drive optimization and automation of RTR processes through the implementation and enhancement of systems, tools, and technology solutions as part of GBS transformation and roadmap.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Require a candidate with a strong background in accounting and finance discipline. The suitable candidate must have worked as a Senior Manager in an accounting/finance function of a MNC company, preferably in a healthcare and beauty related industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of progressive experience, performing a Senior Manager role in an accounting and audit function, preferably shared service environment is required. Manufacturing background a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, RTR processes, and best practices with ability to perform complex or highly technical accounting tasks.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Hyperion, and Microsoft applications.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal abilities with a proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage competing priorities & KPIs and global business services transformation effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and business acumen with ability to interact confidently with leaders from APAC markets and enterprise.