Assistant Finance Manager (Shared Services Hub)

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Sedgwick Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Assistant Finance Manager (Shared Services Hub)

Job Summary

We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Assistant Finance Manager to support the Finance Manager in overseeing the financial operations of our Shared Services Centre. This role is instrumental in ensuring the accurate and timely execution of key finance functions, including month-end and year-end closings, transaction processing, and compliance activities across multiple APAC entities. Operating within a centralized finance hub, the position emphasizes operational excellence and adherence to global financial standards, without carrying direct regional managerial responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous process improvement within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in overseeing day-to-day financial operations within the Shared Services Centre.
• Coordinate and execute month-end and year-end closing activities for multiple APAC entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Supervise and guide finance hub teams responsible for :
• Order-to-Cash (OTC) – cash application processes
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) – vendor invoice processing and payments
• Record-to-Report (R2R) – financial reporting and reconciliations
• Monitor team performance to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support automation initiatives within the hub.
• Ensure adherence to and regular updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide training, guidance, and support to junior team members to build team capability.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Requirements

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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