Singtel

Senior Finance Manager

Singtel  •  Kuala Lumpur, MY (Onsite)  •  18 days ago
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Job Description

Are you ready to grow your career at the intersection of finance and technology? We are expanding our Finance Shared Services operations and are seeking passionate, driven individuals to join our dynamic team.

Why Join Our Finance Shared Services Team?


Grow Your Financial Digital Literacy:
Enhance your knowledge of the latest financial technologies and best practices within a collaborative, fastpaced
shared services environment.


Meaningful Work:
Contribute to high-impact financial operations that support efficient business performance.


Career Advancement Opportunities:
As we continue to grow, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn, develop, and progress in your career.


The Senior Finance Manager - Record to Report - will lead and support the establishment of a new shared services function. This newly created role will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and will play a key part in setting up a brand-new RTR team that supports multiple business units within the organization. The role is responsible for hiring, developing, and managing a team of approximately 34 members while embedding the organization’s values and operating culture into the shared services environment.

Make an Impact By:

Leadership & Management

  • Lead the establishment and operationalization of a new finance shared services center based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Oversee end-to-end General Ledger (GL) accounting activities for multiple business units, including journal postings, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, annual financial statements, and required schedules
  • Manage and mentor a team of finance specialists to ensure accurate and timely execution of the full month-end close cycle

Shared Services Performance Management

  • Define and align service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) with stakeholders
  • Monitor service delivery performance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to agreed timelines
  • Coordinate and lead all month-end close activities across the shared services team

Compliance & Control

  • Maintain a strong internal control environment that supports compliance with policies, tax requirements, and statutory obligations
  • Strengthen control relevance and improve process timeliness across all RTR-related activities
  • Ensure all reporting and financial close outputs meet governance, compliance, and quality standards

Process Optimization

  • Drive continuous improvement by standardizing, simplifying, and optimizing finance processes and
    systems
  • Enhance standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve clarity, consistency, and implementation
    effectiveness
  • Support process excellence initiatives and contribute to operational scalability

Team Development

  • Inspire, coach, and develop team members to deliver high-quality services within established turnaround times
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning

Audit Support

  • Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing necessary documentation, addressing
    queries, and ensuring timely completion of audit activities
  • Work closely with controllers and other finance leaders to ensure audit readiness and compliance

Skills for Success:

  • Degree in business, commerce, or a professional accounting qualification
  • More than 15 years of financial accounting experience in large organizations, including at least 10 years in leadership or people management roles
  • Strong technical accounting background with exposure across operational and strategic finance
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse finance teams while building effective crossfunctional relationships
  • Experienced in process and system improvements with strong project management capabilities and the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines
  • Strong change management, stakeholder engagement, influencing, and negotiation skills
  • Able to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and contribute to organizational growth and transformation
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP, BlackLine, or RPA tools related to financial close and reconciliation is an advantage
  • Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, sound decision‑making, creativity, and resourcefulness
  • A proactive self-starter and team player with strong organizational discipline
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines consistently

Join Us!
Become part of a team that is shaping the future of financial shared services. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Singtel

About Singtel

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, providing a portfolio of services from next-generation communication, 5G and technology services to infotainment to both consumers and businesses. The Group has presence in Asia, Australia and Africa and reaches over 740 million mobile customers in 21 countries. Its infrastructure and technology services for businesses span 21 countries, with more than 428 direct points of presence in 362 cities.

For consumers, Singtel delivers a complete and integrated suite of services, including mobile, broadband and TV. For businesses, Singtel offers a complementary array of workforce mobility solutions, data hosting, cloud, network infrastructure, analytics and cyber security capabilities.

Singtel is dedicated to continuous innovation, harnessing next-generation technologies to create new and exciting customer experiences as we shape a more sustainable, digital future. The Group’s purpose is grounded in empowering our people to innovate better ways to connect with customers, unlock new possibilities for future businesses to thrive and foster a sense of ownership and belonging to better serve our stakeholders, partners and communities.

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Singapore, SG
Year Founded
1879
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