Balance Sheet Lead Accountant

Selangor
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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The RoleThe Balance Sheet Lead Accountant will play a key role in driving balance sheet integrity and control across the APAC, Europe, and UK regions within the Claims Solutions International business unit. This role involves close collaboration with R2R Accountants and cross-functional teams to lead initiatives that enhance transparency, accuracy, compliance, and standardisation of balance sheet processes.Key responsibilities include improving automation, efficiency, and reliability of balance sheet reconciliations and reviews. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial statements, and the ability to coach and mentor the R2R team on best practices.This role also bridges finance operations, systems, and project management—delivering end-to-end improvements in reconciliation frameworks, data quality, and reporting processes.Hybrid Working Arrangement: 12pm to 8:00pm, Monday to FridayRole Responsibilities1. Coordinate and manage across the various regional R2R teams under the Shared Services Malaysia portfolio, all aspects of balance sheet-related reconciliation reporting, tracking and cleanup progress, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives, including:

Standardisation of reconciliation processes and tools across all teams

Assist in reviewing reconciliations submitted by R2R and Cognizant teams for quality and policy compliance

Review, report and escalate status of aged balances or control issues to R2R senior management including progress of clean-up of legacy balances

Implementation of sub-ledger vs general ledger alignment processes across all R2R teams

Design and deliver balance sheet improvement project plans, manage timelines, resources, and risks across the APAC/Europe/UK CSI portfolio

Work with R2R, FP&A, P2P, IT, WCAP and compliance teams to identify root causes of control gaps or reconciliation challenges

Drive automation and systems enhancements to support balance sheet governance

Report and monitor KPIs around reconciliation quality, ageing of balances, and resolution rates, utilising trackers or dashboards

Support internal and external audit queries and ensure audit readiness for all balance sheet areas

Facilitate training and knowledge transfer across finance teams on balance sheet best practices

Report on project progress, risks, mitigation strategies and outcomes to senior finance leadership

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

2. Carry out Ad Hoc duties and tasks that are allocated to you at the discretion of management and that are within your capabilities and within the scope of your post.3. Demonstrate and champion Charles Taylor Values by ensuring Agility, Integrity, Care, and Accountability and Collaboration.Post-holder Specification

Able to work the required hours of 12pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5 years+ post qualification experience of working in complex international businesses
Proven experience in financial management, with a focus on balance sheet analysis.

Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles, financial statements, and regulatory requirements, with exposure to SOX compliance an advantage.

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