RTR Controllership Specialist (Supporting EMEA)

Location:

• CBRE KL BSO, Bangsar South

Role Summary

This 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 posting journal entries, Intercompany reconciliation, Balance Sheet reconciliations, on time and accurate month end close cycle, and group reporting. The role is heavily focused on month end reporting and close process management. Responsibility for ensuring all SOX controls, processes and accounting policies are adhered to for the Corporate. 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.

Job Description:

• Manage the consolidation process to ensure key information is provided to our internal and external stakeholders in accordance with agreed timetable
• Assist in preparation of consolidated Balance Sheet Flux, Completion Memo, NON-GAAP memo and support corporate reporting
• Oversee close task submission to One Stream
• Prepare and process Top Side journal entries in One Stream, if required
• 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
• Facilitate and complete any ad hoc task assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Professional qualifications are mandatory, such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.
• Bachelor of Accounting graduates.
• At least 5 years of experience in the relevant field, preferably someone who has worked in a shared service environment and complex organization.
• 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, 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.