Assistant Manager, General Ledger
AI Summary
Lead the general ledger and consolidation activities, manage a team of finance professionals, and drive finance transformation initiatives (ERP optimization, shared service transition) to improve processes and reporting.
About this role
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 . This isn’t a “keep the lights on” role — it’s for someone who loves ** driving change, leading teams, and improving processes in a fast-moving environment.
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 **.
If you thrive in dynamic settings where you can make things better, faster, and smarter — we’d love to have you on board.
Why You’ll Love Working Here?
- Be part of a finance transformation journey from the ground up.
- Fast-paced, high-growth environment where ideas move quickly to execution.
- Opportunities to shape the shared service model and build a legacy of operational excellence.
- Work with passionate, driven people who thrive on solving real problems together.
Why You’ll Love Working Here?
- Be part of a finance transformation journey from the ground up.
- Fast-paced, high-growth environment where ideas move quickly to execution.
- Opportunities to shape the shared service model and build a legacy of operational excellence.
- Work with passionate, driven people who thrive on solving real problems together.
General Ledger & Consolidation
- 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 i n 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 **.
Finance Transformation & Shared Services
- 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.
Leadership & Collaboration
- 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.
Financial Analysis & Insights
- 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).
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