Expression of Interest: Assistant Manager - Statutory Reporting and Projects

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Assistant Manager

FUNCTION: Finance

SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: GBS Finance KL Hub, Sunway Geo Tower

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The Assistant Manager – Statutory Reporting and Projects, will be responsible for preparation of Statutory Accounts in line with relevant IAS/IFRS, GAAP and Local standards of serving BAT entities (End Markets). Statutory Reporting will include preparation of Financial Statements on a quarterly and annual basis. Responsible for assisting on other matters such as delivering yearly specified reports, E-Invoicing, Sales and Service tax and Withholding tax filings. The person needs to ensure quality and accuracy of the statements and timely completion of services and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA). Projects would include the carrying out scoping, design, building, testing of specified financial reports with designated tools.

Reports to: Head of Tax

Reporting Level: Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope: Malaysia

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Financial Reporting – Responsible for extraction of information from SAP and prepare financial statements for annual and quarterly submission for the BAT end markets. Statements need to be in line with IAS/IERS, GAAP and relevant local accounting standard and ensure reasonableness, reconcile and analyze information that exhibited, schedules, supplemental data requests, and financial notes.
• Variance Analysis – Ensure completeness and provide clarity of the quarterly and annual statutory financial statement line-by-line analysis for other BAT entities which explains significant, unusual or unreasonable variances, and is used as a basis to furnish management’s presentations. Liaise and work with responsible parties to obtain any necessary information, clarification, or make corrections.
• Annual Report / Audited Financial Statements – Provide necessary supporting and detailed information to internal and external stakeholders to complete the financials.
• Assistant Manager is responsible for accurate design of specified reports with designated tools. Ensure that final end product is a report that is tested and signed off by respective End Markets and ensure yearly delivery of such reports.
• E-Invoicing – Preparation, reviewing and submission of relevant E-invoicing transactions for the BAT Malaysia entities.
• Sales and Services Tax (SST) – Preparation, reviewing and filing of SST returns for the BAT Malaysia entities.
• Withholding tax – Preparation, reviewing and filing of WHT returns for the BAT Malaysia entities.
• Assist managers to deliver management book with all the necessary schedules and additional information to be presented therein.
• Response to queries in a timely and efficient manner to promote a customer-orientated culture in Finance Shared Services.
• Support manager with ad-hoc analysis and activities in order to achieve company’s overall objectives.
• Good project management skill for service migration from End Markets to support Finance Transformation initiatives of the group.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• A qualified accountant (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CPA) with 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Major in accounting and in depth understanding of interpretation of IAS/IFRS and relevant accounting standards.
• MS Office (e.g. Excel / Power point) – medium / advanced level of knowledge and usage.
• Experience of working in preparation of statutory accounts for publicly listed companies would be seen favourably.
• Ability and desire to learn new things.

What we offer you?
• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.