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We are looking for a highly experienced and driven Senior Group Accountant Manager to lead the accounting functions for our group of companies. This role involves overseeing complex financial reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, driving process improvements, and managing audits and tax matters with precision. You will play a strategic role in maintaining financial integrity, guiding a team of professionals, and supporting business decision-making at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all accounting functions across the group to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including group consolidation and financial analysis.
• Prepare and present quarterly and year-end results to the Board and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, financial reporting standards, and audit regulations.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in system changes, upgrades, and new system implementations for financial operations.
• Monitor and enhance audit processes; implement policies and procedures to strengthen financial controls.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accounting policies and internal controls.
• Guide and support accountants and other staff, providing technical expertise and mentoring.
• Participate in the forecasting and budgeting process, ensuring financial strategies align with business goals.
• Manage corporate tax compliance, including tax filing, audit support, and tax datasheet reporting.
• Oversee company registration activities and ensure full compliance with local tax and regulatory bodies.
• Handle involvement with corporate matters, liaising with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, banks, and other stakeholders.
• Take the lead in annual audits and assist with tax audits and returns, ensuring full audit readiness.
• Track and report on financial performance, and participate in setting financial standards and KPIs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or MIA membership are highly preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of working experience in accounting or finance, including experience in group consolidation, audit, and corporate finance.
• Solid background in process improvement and financial system upgrades.
• Experienced in financial planning, budgeting , and forecasting activities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
• Industries Manufacturing

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At Citi , we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. And we've been doing it for more than 200 years. We do this through our unparalleled global network. We provide a broad range of financial services and products to our clients – whether they be consumers, corporations, governments or institutions – to help them meet their biggest opportunities and face the world's toughest challenges.

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Citi’s Securities Services (SS) supports our clients’ business by drawing on the strength of our unmatched global footprint, which provides them with access to local expertise and scalable solutions to support their ambitions.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, Fund Accounting Sr Manager - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Fund Accounting Sr Mgr - C13) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• The Fund Accounting Senior Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department, driving a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of activities associated with Net Asset Valuations (NAVs).

• Manage a team of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Identify opportunities to implement process improvements and recommend system, service, and process enhancements including leading and evaluating system testing
• Coordinate staff assignments to achieve optimal effectiveness through assessment of business requirements and staff skill sets and development needs
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients, and serve as point of escalation of complex customer issues
• Perform discovery and due diligence with clients and visits regarding service quality measurement
• Manage the Risk and Control agenda including audits, interfacing with internal and external auditors, and identifying process gaps
• Work closely with senior management on identifying opportunities for cost saves, full-time equivalent (FTE) reduction, and optimization
• Work closely with Sales and CEs on client management and service improvement initiatives
• 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 behavior, 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.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Chartered Accountant/CFA/MBA
• Experience in fund accounting
• Experience in accounting within financial services, strategic management, resource/expense management, and managing client relationships
• Experience in managing operational delivery
• Extensive knowledge of funds services and process
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in related area

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Role & Responsibilities:

The Sr. Manager, Accounting Services Center Operations (Malaysia), will be the local lead presence of the Accounting Services operations in Kuala Lumpur, responsible for the day-to-day management of the accounting team (25+ people) in driving for sustainable and standardization of operations in compliance with policies and procedures, the optimization of resources, and migration of activities in connection with stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for the New Zealand & Australia market controllership activities and serve as the accounting principle lead for the team.

Key Result Areas:

• Responsible for setting the direction, establishing strategies, goals and objectives for the Controllership team in the Kuala Lumpur center

• Lead and implement accounting practices and procedures in the New Zealand & Australia markets and bring accounting expertise across all areas of team activities

• Assess and develop plan on the optimal organizational design, processes and procedures to achieve objectives in connection with the Shared Services Center - Dalian

• Identify and develop talents for building sustainable operations teams in RTR, PTP, OTC and other accounting related workstreams

• Responsible for meeting and exceeding Service Level Agreements and KPIs

• Together with the Shared Services Center - Dalian, build and execute Business Continuity Plan in ensuring no disruption to the core activities

• Forecast and monitor the budgets of the Controllership team at the Center

• Assess and maintain proper internal controls and segregation of duties.

• Act as the Controllership representative to develop and execute plans on people engagement, training and administrative management across the broader Kuala Lumpur shared service center

• Support any Project Initiatives as assigned

Experience

• Minimum Relevant Experience: 7+ years in multi-national company environment or accounting firm, with proven records in shared services center operations in a team leader/management role to build sustainable talents pool and/or similar experience in an advisory role

• Minimum Supervisory Experience: 3+ years

• Experience to lead team of 10+ Nature of Work: Six Sigma, LEAN, Process Reengineering, Performance Measurement, Talent Development, Financial Controller, Compliance and Auditing

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree

• Subject Expert In: Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems

• Certifications Required: Six Sigma, LEAN practitioner, Accounting or Finance related Certification

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At Citi , we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. And we've been doing it for more than 200 years. We do this through our unparalleled global network. We provide a broad range of financial services and products to our clients – whether they be consumers, corporations, governments or institutions – to help them meet their biggest opportunities and face the world's toughest challenges.

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi’s Issuer & Investor Services Operations, supports our clients’ business by drawing on the strength of our unmatched global footprint, which provides them with access to local expertise and scalable solutions to support their ambitions.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Sr Vice President, Fund Accounting Group Manager - Tax and Financial Reporting (Hybrid) (Internal Job Title: Fund Accounting Group Manager - C14) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.

In this role, you’re expected to:

Sr Vice President, Fund Accounting Group Manager - Tax and Financial Reporting (Hybrid), is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department. The Tax and Financial Reporting (TXFR) team is part of the Fund Administration Operations team which is part of Issuer & Investor Services. The team is responsible for the production of financial statements, tax and regulatory reporting and all associated workings and management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage tax and financial reporting operations at a site or functional level including people managers as well as partner across department and business to develop and enhance cost effective solutions that meet client expectations and needs
• Assess new business viability against existing business capabilities and make appropriate recommendations
• Assist and encourage employee career progression through defined career paths, management processes, appropriate training, and Professional Development Plans (PDPs)
• Evaluate risk and controls, including operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance to established controls
• Lead strategic planning process with business units and prioritize business development requirements to completion
• Monitor Profit and Loss (P&L), expense managements, budget, and planning
• Monitor, set, and achieve established department goals during day-to-day operations as well as serve as point of escalation for complex issues and manage resolution of issues and new business requests
• Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives as well as support corporate governance and ethics
• 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 behavior, 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.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA
• Experience within financial markets and fund accounting
• Experience in financial services, client management, project management, strategic management, operational management, and resource and expense management
• Experience with people management and working with multiple stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts, financial services, and global financial markets
• Ability to manage client relationships
• Demonstrated talent assessment as well as the ability to manage client relationships

Education:

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

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Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation process.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Prepare consolidated financial reports in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and financial analysis.
• Support the external audit process.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure financial accuracy.

Analysis and Support:

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and initiatives.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with finance teams across the group.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting, preferably in a group or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, consolidation principles, financial reporting software, analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft excel and/or VBA, V-LOOK UP, PIVOT TABLE
• Knowledge in Navision or any other ERP is preferred.
• Proficient in English (prefer mandarin speaker)
• Possess initiative, willingness to learn.

Main Accountabilities and Tasks

1. BPO contact for the Country. Responsible for coordination of all Accounting processes for the cluster / country across systems, serves as an escalation contact for Accounting related issues, develops and implements an integrated strategy for Accounting across systems, supports internal and external audit activities

2. Supports the harmonization initiatives of finance processes

3. Oversees timely and accurate preparation of external financial statements (half-year / annual closing) with cluster / country specific regulations, disclosures, and support documents

4. Oversees the integrity of the General Ledger accounting system and monitor sub-ledger postings; ensures adequate oversight and exercise of control for all key processes that affect the ledger coordinates; reviews the integrity financial statements provided by the Accounting and Credit Management teams

5. Ensures application of accounting policies and procedures; maintains appropriate internal control standards in accordance with IFRS and Sulzer Accounting Manual

6. Ensure compliance with Internal Controls

7. Provides finance data required by the Business Partnering/ Controllers organization

8. Supports internal and external audit activities by facilitating audit reviews, providing documentation, and guidance with regard to Financial data produced by the Accounting team; contact point for audits requirements

9. Supports the improvements / developments of ERP systems

10. Delivers financial reports in line with internal and external requirements

11. Focuses on protecting and preserving the assets of the organization by ensuring that appropriate Finance and Accounting control / audit procedures and risk management policies are in place

12. Manages accounting activities performed during the financial close and internal reporting processes; ensures accurate and timely completion

13. Oversees and coordinates various finance department activities (incl. MEC, QEC, SAC, YEC) to maximize the quality and efficiency

14. Ensures that the maintenance of the G/L and the production of financial reports is accurate and complete

15. Ensures execution of Standard Operating Procedures in line with the Global Process Model

16. Builds, maintains, and manages a high performing team by providing role clarity, training, and career development

17. Overall governs liaison with BPO and serves as an escalation point

18. Identify gaps from ERP to SURE (Tagetik) such as missing or incomplete data by comparing PCA or COPA reports with SURE

19. Assess data enrichment and data cleansing requirements, coordinate such data cleansing activities through regular calls with affected entities

20. Foreign Currency (FC) Management – ensuring Hedging for all FC exposure

Desired experience and qualifications

Work experience: >15 years

Expertise (e.g. professional, technical): Experience in Shared Services organizations is a plus Public Accounting background or prior Controller experience is highly desired Treasury and Banking functional experience viz. Banking portal management, Hedge Risk management. Advanced MS Office, incl. Excel Excellent understanding of integrated ERP (SAP)

Education: Level: Bachelor Subject: Accounting or finance or Business Administration Certifications: CPA Accreditation

Languages: English Soft skills: Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills at all levels

Excellent negotiation, influencing and presentation skills

Excellent analytical skills Excellent commercial awareness and deep business understanding are required

Very strong problem solving and organizational skills and proven ability to prioritize responsibilities and processes

Ability to coordinate and manage multiple improvement initiatives at once, very good project management skills

Highly developed skills in external and internal financial reporting, application of accounting principles and tax regulations, including financial decision making and internal control

Ability to manage large teams in a high-performance organization with demonstrated ability to support a variety of business areas

Pro-active and self-motivated mindset

High integrity

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About Our Client
This organization is a large-sized institution located in Selangor.

1. Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
2. Develop and maintain effective financial and accounting systems and procedures.
3. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards.
4. Lead and manage the accounting team to deliver effective and efficient services.
5. Provide strategic input to the senior management team on financial and operational matters.
6. Participate in the development and implementation of the organization's strategic plan.
7. Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
8. Provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, and business drivers.

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. A professional accounting qualification would be highly regarded.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of accounting standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

• Standard benefits as per industry norms.
• A vibrant and positive work culture that values employee development.

We encourage all candidates who believe they can make a substantial contribution to our organization to apply. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable institution in Selangor and make a real difference.

Contact: Celeste Ong

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Siemens Mobility is an outstanding place to have a career in an innovative environment. Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure supplies the global markets of rail and road-bound transport with innovative products and solutions for Rail Automation, Rail Electrification, and intermodal mobility, apps, and backend systems.

What are my job responsibilities?

We are seeking a Head of Accounting for Siemens Mobility ASP (Asia Pacific | Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand).

In this role, you will act as a trusted Business Partner for Siemens Mobility Asia Pacific, providing financial information to support the delivery of products and services. You will lead a team supporting the Siemens Mobility business in ASP with all accounting and reporting matters, ensuring accuracy of books & records in collaboration with business partners. You will be part of the global CF R Accounting organization, responsible for Mobility Project Business in ASP, and collaborate with global and regional leadership teams, as well as other departments.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading the accounting team (~7 members), managing performance and budget.
2. Implementing and overseeing compliance with accounting policies, standards, and guidelines.
3. Ensuring completeness and accuracy of books and records, and timely closing activities.
4. Managing transaction accounting service providers and processes.
5. Providing consultation on new deals and complex contract reviews to ensure IFRS compliance.
6. Advising Siemens Mobility ASP leadership on complex accounting topics and transactions.
7. Preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local requirements.
8. Serving as the interface to internal and external partners, including auditors.
9. Supporting M&A transactions, including integration and divestments.
10. Driving process improvements, digitalization, and automation in accounting processes.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Over 10 years of accounting experience, including liaising with auditors and authorities.
• Chartered Public Accountant or similar qualification preferred.
• Experience in Siemens or large project management within Siemens is advantageous.
• Over 5 years of team leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• SAP Project Accounting & FICO knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent collaboration skills in an international environment.
• Customer-focused with strong ethical standards.
• Business fluency in English.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for career, professional, and personal development.

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

We support a diverse workforce.

Siemens is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation and excellence, creating a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. We also support flexible working practices to help employees meet work and personal commitments.

What is the opportunity?

CACEIS Malaysia, a key player in asset servicing since 2008, is a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 professionals and offers services including Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations, and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia drives global operational scalability, enhances service quality, and standardizes processes to meet diverse client needs. The team is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions to help clients succeed in a competitive financial landscape.

Region: Luxembourg
Working Hours: 9:00AM-6:00PM

What will you do?

1. Execute fund accounting, NAV production, and GP accounting processes accurately and timely, including manual entry validation, working paper collation, and presentation of metrics and control data.
2. Perform Fund Controller activities by validating financial reports of investment entities in Real Estate and Private Equity on behalf of client funds.
3. Ensure completion of tolerance checks, investigate and clear outstanding items, and meet all audit and regulatory requirements, including service level agreements.
4. Respond promptly to queries, propose solutions, and follow governance and change frameworks.
5. Build strong relationships with internal departments and support the wider Malaysia Client Operations Team, promoting operational improvements.
6. Document activities and controls comprehensively, supporting governance and risk management through professional awareness.