Office Location : CBRE KL BSO, Bangsar South

About the Role:

Assistant Finance Manager – Record to Report (RTR) role is responsible for the accounting processes and controls for our EMEA Advisory Close and Oversight team, partnering with the EMEA Reporting Lead. This includes Intercompany reconciliation, Balance Sheet Flux review, Completion Memo on time and accurate month end close cycle, specific projects and group reporting.

The role is heavily focused on month end reporting and close process management and specific projects, which requires strong communication skills and ability to work independently. Responsibility for ensuring all SOX controls, processes and accounting policies is adhered to per corporate requirements.

The role also works with the various finance team to oversee and ensure all transactions are accounted for and processed correctly, and partners with the other country finance teams on allocations and intercompany transactions.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the consolidation process to ensure key information is provided to our internal and external stakeholders in accordance with agreed timetable.
• Lead the preparation of consolidated Balance Sheet Flux, Completion Memo, NON-GAAP memo, AR aging and support corporate reporting.
• Oversee close task submission to One Stream.
• Oversee submission of accounts reconciliations and Close Task in Cadency.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations and implement best practices to enhance the consolidation process
• Participate in internal and external audit process, providing necessary documentation and explanations to support the audit process.
• Assist in the implementation and improvements of financial reporting systems and tools
• Support technical accounting analysis
• Close collaboration with Business Finance, Local Finance, Corporate and SOX control team
• Support IC accountant on overseeing the intercompany mismatches process in One Stream
• Maintain focus on strong internal controls and develop further the Group Reporting department’s processes to ensure consistent compliance with best practice
• Ensure all close responsibilities and checklists are completed each month
• Continuous process improvements on tasks performed by Close and Oversight Team
• Partnering with EMEA Reporting Lead on projects, such as implementation of a new accounting system, acquisition, ICO project or other specific projects.

People management

• Manage a team of individual contributors supporting RTR processes
• Responsible for hiring, annual performance review, coaching and career development for the team
• Resources management are in place to support RTR processes
• Engage and motivate employees, by providing growth opportunities and creating a transparent and healthy working environment

What You’ll Need:

• Professional qualifications are mandatory, such as CA, CPA, ACCA.
• At least 8 years of experience in the relevant field, preferably someone who has worked in a shared service environment and complex organization.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage various stakeholders.
• Capable of performing operational tasks and able to work global hours.
• Computer literate, preferably with Excel data analysis.
• Proficient in English, including oral and business writing.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) / US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP), as well as control frameworks such as SOX.
• Good understanding of finance systems and technical integrations (experience with Peoplesoft, Coupa, One Stream and Trintech would be an advantage).
• Excellent business acumen and strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Able to work independently with problem-solving skills and technical aptitude to build controls and identify errors.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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