Finance Operations Team Leader

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Key Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Finance Operations team exists to manage the operational matters of the Corporate Accounting team to ensure that processes are standardised and fit-for-purpose across all locations of the Global Centre, including Regional Offices.

 

Requirements

The role is responsible for managing the financial operations aspects of local compliance requirements for the Corporate Accounting team and coordination with SSC and external service providers to ensure effective delivery. This includes:

• Manage the financial reporting and compliance related matters of the local Global Centre (GC) locations, including Philippines and Malaysia.  The position ensures statutory, and tax obligations are met, coordinates external audits, engages with regulators, and ensures sound operational controls.
• Supervise the payroll, expense reimbursement and accounts payable processes of the GC Manila Office and GC Kuala Lumpur Office locations.
• Collaborate with the site leader and P&C representative for GC Manila Office and GC Kuala Lumpur Office on operational matters related to these two locations.
• Ensure compliance with global finance policies, develop local policies where global guidance is absent, and align practices with Regional Offices where feasible while identifying gaps for improvement.
  
  

• Collaborates with departments hosted in GC Manila Office and GC Kuala Lumpur Office (e.g. IT, Sponsorship, Global Finance, P&C) for representation and fulfilment of Finance requirements.
• Provide advice regarding financial operational matters, working closely with the site leader, P&C representative, other Business Units.
• Coordinate and oversee external service providers (e.g., Shared Services, outsourced payroll, non-salary providers, legal advisors, etc) to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of services. Liaise with external auditors and other third parties, holding providers accountable for service quality and alignment with organizational standards and compliance requirements.
  
  

• Manages the cash account and funding needs of the agreed Global Centre locations.
• Coordinates annual statutory and tax audits with external auditors.
• Oversees and monitors local statutory reporting and compliance reporting requirements for GC Kuala Lumpur Office, GC Manila Office and other locations as agreed.
• Supervises all key accounting systems, processes and controls.
• Oversee and ensure effective governance of the payroll function for GC Manila Office and GC Kuala Lumpur Office, including review and approval, while holding the outsourced payroll provider accountable for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee and continuously monitor the management of staff “End-of-Service” obligations, ensuring compliance and the long-term sustainability of commitments.
• Oversee and ensure all obligations to local tax authorities are met.
• Manage the expense reimbursement and accounts payable processes for the GCMO and GCKL locations, including Payment run approval.
• Oversee the review of bank reconciliations for agreed Global Centre locations, to ensure segregation of duties.
• Research and provide recommendations to the supervisor on financial operational matters, including compliance with regulatory requirements, identification of control or process gaps, and proposals for improvement to ensure effective governance and accountability in relation to the GC Manila Office and GC Kuala Lumpur Office and other locations as agreed.
• Reviews and monitors regulatory reporting prepared by staff, Shared Service Centre, external providers or as applicable. Establish controls to ensure accurate external reporting.
• Local statutory reporting and compliance reporting requirements are met for GCKL, GCMO and other locations as agreed.
• Monitor the safeguarding of assets and ensure appropriate controls are in place for operational spending and investment activities exercised by those with financial delegation.
• Contribute to the maintenance of team pages on WV Central to ensure communications to the Partnership via this platform are up to date.
  
  

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• In collaboration with other Corporate Accounting Manager/Leaders, lead process improvement initiatives and oversee smaller initiatives driven by staff.
• Seek opportunities for automation, improvements in quality and efficiency by utilising technology (which may include but is not limited to Power BI, MS form, PowerApps, Sharepoint, AI etc.).
• Remain current and increase knowledge in related finance areas utilizing self-study and/or continuing professional education efforts.
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or the equivalent. 
• Accredited with CPA, Institute of Chartered Accountants or equivalent professional accounting body. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Has minimum of four years of experience in finance and accounting role. 
• At least two years from a public accounting firm strongly desired.