240 Accounting Operations jobs in Malaysia

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The Director of Fund Accounting Operations is a senior management level position responsible for delivering scalable and efficient operations in Kuala Lumpur, driving a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with multiple stakeholders and teams. The overall objective of this role is to provide leadership to the Fund Accounting Operations team based in Kuala Lumpur, ensure enhanced & seamless delivery of activities associated with Net Asset Valuations (NAV's), partner with stakeholders for new business & technology initiatives. This role directly reports to Head of Asia Fund Services Operations and will be a member of Asia Fund Services Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies and provide oversight in meeting operational goals, participate in business development including sales pitches and cost out new businesses.
• Ensure operations delivery on both strategic and tactical BAU priorities and objectives to provide a quality service to clients and stakeholders.
• Evaluate risk and controls, including operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance to established controls
• Monitor service level standards and provide senior management with compliance reporting as well as maintain an environment where processes and controls are monitored, and potential risks escalated on a timely basis
• Monitor Profit and Loss (P&L), expense managements, budget, and planning
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
• Serve as an escalation point for operations team and ensure open communications between operations and key stakeholders.
• Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives as well as support corporate governance and ethics
• Ensure communication and engagement with staff regarding changing business needs, ensure appropriate staffing through successful selection and retention of staff, establish goals and performing performance assessment on semi-annual basis. Coach and develop our team members and assist them in their career development.

Qualifications/requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Fund Services Business.
• More than 15 years of working experience in the Financial Services industry or relevant Operations management with Banking and Financial Institutions, with direct experience in managing teams
• Continuous improvement and transformation-related skillset and mindset with proven track record of the same
• Advanced-level experience in a related role with commensurate experience in business, functional, site and people management preferred
• Demonstrated success coordinating with senior leadership and in managing stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage various concurrent activities and projects in a fast-moving, high-risk environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and managerial skills, with executive presence and client-centric mindset

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Fund Accounting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .

View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Job Description
Leadership and Management

• Measures and manages the workforce to cultivate a customer service focus culture
• Builds and strengthens the capabilities of the team by identifying, deploying, developing and overseeing talent within the function
• Onboards and trains new team members to the team in a welcoming and efficient manner ensuring that they have required resources and knowledge to perform role effectively

Service Delivery

• Primary point of contact for FRA matters including delivery of service levels and key performance indicators (KPI's) as defined by FRA process
• Preparation/Review of data for filing GST/Sales Tax & WHT returns and ensuing payment on a timely basis.
• Lead month end close activities including the analysis, review, and validation of financial statements, to include conducting cross-function analysis meetings with key stakeholders to review financial performance and balance sheet details
• Drive conclusions on complex accounting issues, implementation of reporting projects and/or policies, and continuous process improvement throughout the accounting and reporting cycle
• Direct and indirect management of onsite and offshore FRA team ensuring productivity, quality, and customer-service standards are met.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including senior finance colleagues, both internal and external ac-counting authorities/auditors, and Division and Group FRA, and ensure timely communication with stakeholders as questions or issues arise
• Review and assess changes to employee benefit plans for potential financial statement impacts.
• In collaboration with GPOs, assess and improve process designs to achieve best practice levels via process improvement initiatives

Strategic Support

• Coordinate with FRA teams in AC to track and monitor progress of transformation.
• Partner with the cluster business leaders to provide financial insights for decision-making.

Key Performance Indicators

• Reliability, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting data (e.g. number of re-opens/identified errors). Timely delivery of all reporting requirements
• Cost effective operating model with high level of customer satisfaction from all key customers (e.g. based on annual customer satisfaction survey) in accordance with agreed SLAs
• Sign off on SFCF SAT attestations (e.g. no significant financial misstatement or critical control deficiencies)
• Development of Finance talent, ensuring retention and succession planning in place (e.g. number of promotions from within Department / number of unplanned departures / talent exchange with other areas of Finance), employee satisfaction

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With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported

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Overview

The Director of Fund Accounting Operations is a senior management level position responsible for delivering scalable and efficient operations in Kuala Lumpur, driving a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with multiple stakeholders and teams. The objective is to provide leadership to the Fund Accounting Operations team based in Kuala Lumpur, ensure enhanced and seamless delivery of Net Asset Valuations (NAVs), and partner with stakeholders for new business and technology initiatives. This role reports to the Head of Asia Fund Services Operations and is a member of the Asia Fund Services Leadership Team.

• Develop strategies and provide oversight in meeting operational goals, participate in business development including sales pitches and cost-out of new businesses.
• Ensure operations delivery on both strategic and tactical BAU priorities and objectives to provide a quality service to clients and stakeholders.
• Evaluate risk and controls, including the operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance with established controls.
• Monitor service level standards and provide senior management with compliance reporting; maintain an environment where processes and controls are monitored, and potential risks are escalated in a timely basis.
• Monitor Profit and Loss (P&L), expense management, budget, and planning.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws and regulations, adhering to policy, applying ethical judgment, escalating and reporting control issues with transparency, and supervising others to uphold standards.
• Serve as an escalation point for the operations team and ensure open communications between operations and key stakeholders.
• Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives, support corporate governance and ethics.
• Ensure communication and engagement with staff regarding changing business needs; ensure appropriate staffing through successful selection and retention of staff; establish goals and conduct semi-annual performance assessments. Coach and develop team members and assist in their career development.

• Strong knowledge of Fund Services business.
• More than 15 years of working experience in the Financial Services industry or relevant operations management with banks and financial institutions, with direct experience in managing teams.
• Continuous improvement and transformation-related skillset and mindset with a proven track record.
• Advanced-level experience in a related role with commensurate experience in business, functional, site and people management preferred.
• Demonstrated success coordinating with senior leadership and in managing stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage various concurrent activities and projects in a fast-moving, high-risk environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and managerial skills, with executive presence and client-centric mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia's leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?
Location:
Menara Maxis

Job Type:
Internship

Internship Period:
Up to 6 months

Role Overview
Join our Finance team as an intern and gain hands-on experience in
financial data validation, contract review, and provision postings
. This role provides exposure to
MFRS 16 compliance
, asset retirement obligations, and deposit management. You will also collaborate with end users, perform ad hoc financial analyses, and strengthen your technical skills in accounting systems and Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• MFRS 16 Data Validation: Verify tenancy contract details through vouching to ensure accurate recognition and compliance.
• Provision Review: Review deposit and inventory ageing reports to determine required provisions for legalization and obsolescence.
• Provision & Obligation Postings: Perform monthly postings for legalization provisions and asset retirement obligations.
• Deposit Follow-Up: Liaise with end users to ensure timely refunds of overdue deposits
• Financial Analysis Support: Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and reporting as required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage; strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong accuracy and thoroughness in reviewing financial data and preparing reports.

What's next?

• Once you've applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Please indicate your availability period.

What's next?

• Once you've applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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Overview

CXM is a global broker providing access to Forex, CFDs, and other financial markets. We focus on transparency, efficiency, and client satisfaction by delivering fast execution, secure transactions, and reliable support. We are seeking a Junior Financial Operations Associate to join our team and support our global operations. This is a permanently remote position offering $2,000 - $,500 USD per month , and fluency in Mandarin is essential .

• Process and reconcile client deposits and withdrawals
• Prepare daily and weekly cash flow reports
• Track and analyze financial operations performance
• Ensure accurate balance tracking and communicate updates with global teams
• Draft monthly and quarterly transaction projections and actively discuss them with management
• Support treasury duties and internal controls

• 2-3+ years of experience in financial operations
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work across global teams
• Fluency in Mandarin (essential)
• Ability to work independently and handle rotating shifts, including overnight and weekends

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

• Fully remote role (Americas or Southeast Asia preferred)
• 40 hours per week, rotating shifts including overnight and weekends
• Competitive pay: 2,000 - 2,500 USD/month, depending on experience
• Localized holidays and vacation benefits

• Associate

• Contract

• Finance

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Overview

CXM is a global broker providing access to Forex, CFDs, and other financial markets. We focus on transparency, efficiency, and client satisfaction by delivering fast execution, secure transactions, and reliable support. We are seeking a Junior Financial Operations Associate to join our team and support our global operations. This is a permanently remote position offering $2,000 - $,500 USD per month , and fluency in Mandarin is essential .

• Process and reconcile client deposits and withdrawals
• Prepare daily and weekly cash flow reports
• Track and analyze financial operations performance
• Ensure accurate balance tracking and communicate updates with global teams
• Draft monthly and quarterly transaction projections and actively discuss them with management
• Support treasury duties and internal controls

• 2-3+ years of experience in financial operations
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work across global teams
• Fluency in Mandarin (essential)
• Ability to work independently and handle rotating shifts, including overnight and weekends

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

• Fully remote role (Americas or Southeast Asia preferred)
• 40 hours per week, rotating shifts including overnight and weekends
• Competitive pay: 2,000 - 2,500 USD/month, depending on experience
• Localized holidays and vacation benefits

• Associate

• Contract

• Finance

• IT Services and IT Consulting