Job Description

RMA Group, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, is a multi-sector group with over 9,000 employees and an operational presence in 17 countries. For 40 years, we have developed enduring partnerships to support the needs of our clients, underpinned by the core values of innovation, integrity, and endurance. Through its various businesses including RMA Automotive, Global Fleet Sales, Comin Asia, and Express Food Group (EFG), RMA Group has established itself as the partner of choice for leading automotive, equipment, engineering services, and food brands in Southeast Asia and beyond.

of the Role

The Group Finance Process and Internal Control Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement across the Group's finance processes while strengthening the internal control framework. Reporting to the Group CFO, this role partners with Finance, IT, HR, Purchasing, Operations, and other business stakeholders to optimize financial processes, support digital transformation initiatives, enhance financial systems, and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

The role also plays a key part in safeguarding Group assets through effective internal controls and process governance and is a highly visible role, with regular exposure and communication with the RMA Executive Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and continuously improve finance processes across the Group to enhance the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, and compliance of financial information.
• Understand management reporting requirements at Group, Division, and Site levels to support effective operational monitoring and decision-making.
• Collaborate with business owners, IT, and key stakeholders to develop and implement finance process and systems roadmaps, including ERP and Treasury Management solutions.
• Review, analyse, standardize, and update finance work instructions and procedures to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Lead finance digitalization initiatives, including electronic workflows, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and AI agents.
• Serve as the Group's subject matter expert for finance process optimization while working closely with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, IT, HR, Purchasing, and Operations teams.
• Promote internal control awareness through training, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop and deploy the Group Internal Control Matrix and support the implementation of internal control self-assessment processes as operational maturity develops.
• Support the establishment of internal control frameworks for new business operations and monitor their effectiveness.
• Work closely with Internal Audit, Statutory Auditors, and business departments to identify, address, and remediate internal control deficiencies.
• Act as the Finance Systems Key User by supporting the deployment of Group-standard finance systems, providing end-user training, and defining business requirements and functional specifications for system enhancements.

Background and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Management; MBA and/or CPA qualification is preferred.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience, including:
• 5 years with a Big Four accounting firm.
• 5 years in finance operations.
• Strong expertise in internal controls across business processes.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and finance transformation.
• Proven project management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership capability with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft applications, and AI-enabled technologies.
• Results-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Fluent in at least two languages, with English mandatory and Thai considered an advantage.

In this individual contributor role, there are currently no direct reports, although the position holds budget management responsibility. The role works extensively across multiple business functions and plays a strategic part in finance transformation, digitalization, and strengthening governance and internal controls across the Group.

RMA Group is an equal opportunity employer, with a diverse group of colleagues globally representing different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. Our values of Innovation, Integrity, and Endurance are embedded in what we do, and we welcome applicants who are committed to respecting diversity of thought and living our values on a day-to-day basis.