Management Accounting Lead, Greater China (Based in Malaysia)

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Job Summary:

In this position, you will be the pioneer in the SSC to set up the RTR team and will be involved with transition activities and responsible for day-to-day RTR operation-related matters. This role will report into the Site Lead, Shared Service Center.

The RTR Lead manages the teams and end-to-end activities of RTR. The role its crucial through its interaction with key stakeholders in finance, business, outsourcing partner and global process owners. Current scope would cover 10 countries in APAC.

Overall, the responsibilities span the comprehensive management of financial transactions and personnel within the RTR - Management Accounting stream.

This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives:

• Collaboratively guide the transition and establishment of the RTR operations within the SSC, ensuring a smooth transfer of financial processes, systems, and data from the Business Units in the region to the SSC
• Work with SSC leadership, BU finance, Business Leaders and outsourced party to establish service levels, performance metrics, and technology requirements, and adapt them as needed over time
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of RTR Management accounting and outsourced party deliverables, ensuring the prompt and precise delivery of financial services to stakeholders within the region
• Manage service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to meet or surpass performance targets for all RTR processes, which include (but not limited to): P&L and Margin review, Management reporting packs, Joint Venture/Distribution Deal accounting, Advisory and Control, Repertoire Metadata and Month-Close execution and reporting
• Lead month-end financial review meetings, have discussions on the financials with Regional CFO and follow-up on actions raised
• Complete HFM(Hyperion) and SAP close
• Review, coordinate and prioritize the work done by outsourced party and offer insights and feedback on areas of improvement or on areas of excellence
• Monitor global process adherence and controls implementation across all employees involved in the RTR flow
• Highlight all areas of concern, risks for non-compliance of corporate policy and procedures
• Adhere to and improve the governance model between Local business units, SSC and outsourced party
• Collaborate with global process owners regarding process standardization and optimization, improvements, automations or system upgrades
• Support communication of change and trainings for all team members (local, SSC, outsourcing) with respect to RTR processes or automations
• Escalate outsourcing party business continuity challenges (managerial KPIs) or performance challenges (SLAs) to Outsourcing contract manager
• Ensure that the FTE capacity planning is reflective of accurate volumes and average handling time
• Lead migrations and knowledge transfers for new business units, prepare relevant documentation and drive process consistency & standardization in order to optimize operational efficiency
• Participate in the ongoing documentation and updating of company procedure manuals
• Participate in audit meetings, follow-up on deliverables and review the quality of evidence submitted

Required Skills / Experience

• Detailed understanding of the review process underlying all Management accounting activities and associated controls, which include P&L and Margin review, Management reporting packs, Joint Venture/Distribution Deal accounting, Advisory and Control, Repertoire Metadata and Month-Close execution and reporting
• High integrity, independent and analytical and communications skills together with a strong sense of responsibility
• At least 12 years' relevant experience in RTR/Accounting, with at least 5 years as Management Accountant
• Proactive, fast learner, self-motivated and performance-driven with the ability to multitask
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, HFM and SAP ECC, Blackline is a plus
• Proficiency in IFRS and and work experience in a company that had to comply with SOX Controls
• Experience in utilizing data insights to identify trends, efficiencies, and areas for improvement
• Experience in working with SLA's, KPI's and in determining the right resourcing loading model
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.
• Clear and concise communication style
• Experience of working within a multicultural, international environment
• Strong and proven people management / supervisory background

Education

• Bachelors / Masters Degree in Finance & Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CIMA fully qualified or international equivalent)
• Six Sigma/SAP/People management certifications are a plus

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Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About us:

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.

Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans.

UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world.

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