BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.
To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!
BAT DIGITAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONSIS LOOKING FOR A TEAM LEAD – CONTROLLERSHIP
This role is part of Corporate Finance Team for Japan market as part of APMEA North DRBU, based at our GBS Centre in Malaysia. The Team Lead will support a number of key areas in the Corporate Finance team, including preparing and deliver reporting requirements relating to Balance Sheet and Cash Flow. This role will also be key in ensuring the efficiency and documentation of SOx controls operated by the team and supporting a timely and accurate month end close. Meanwhile, to assist with continuous improvement and simplification initiatives to enable the Japan cluster business to meet their objectives by providing quality general accounting analysis and overall business support for end markets.
SENIORITY LEVEL: Experienced Non-Management
FUNCTION: Finance, CFOM
MONTHLY SALARY Starting from RM5,400 + Excellent Benefits + Bonus
LOCATION: Sunway Geo Tower, Bandar Sunway
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
REPORTING LEVEL: Individual Contributor
REPORTING TO:Assistant Manager - Controllership
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Global, APMEA (Asia Pacific Middle East Africa)
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Serves as an independent contributor for a component of the Record to Report function inclusive of, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Reconciliations, Month End Close, Statutory & Financial Reporting, Management reporting, product costing data integrity and quality.
- Perform specific tasks allocated by the line manager in the area of integrity, quality and reasonableness of the management and statutory reporting process, which includes Quarter, Fast Close and Year End reporting exercises.
- Assists in preparation of various submissions of the management reporting unit as well as legal entity reporting requirements as per the deadlines and with the frequency set by the IBPM process. This includes preparation, review, and posting of Financial Adjustments, investigating any major variances, reviewing of the reasonableness of the balances, and ensuring IFRS and GMAP have been properly applied in the financial reports.
- Support in implementing internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to improve efficiency & effectiveness
- Act as a SPOC between internal Global and Regional teamsto maximize standardization, efficiency and alignment of internal tools and processes.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- A Bachelor Degree in Finance and Accounting OR with any professional accountancy qualification (i.e. CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)
- Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in Audit, Statutory Financial Reporting, Compliance, IFRS16, SOX Controls, Finance Governance, General Accounting
- Good exposure to MS Office – Pivot Table, vLookup
- Equipped with relevant working Experience in FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
- A thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems, including BPC & SAP is a plus
- Understand the platforms and analyse reports, identify issues and challenges within reports functionalities and data
- Able to play a part in projects and process improvements and handle a remote/virtual customer base model
- Meticulous, analytical, proactive, and can work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Knowledgeable in identifying risks and in implementing controls
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!