Regional Finance Analyst

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Regional Finance Analyst
Workplace Management – Client Finance
What This Job Involves
Assist the account leadership team with business strategy, operational and financial decision-making, risk management, pricing advice, and all finance-related matters specific to the account. Your key responsibilities will be:

Business Partnering and Contract Management
Gain a thorough understanding of the client account pricing model and service agreement schedule to serve as a subject matter expert for the account team.
Address system, financial, and process issues by facilitating collaboration among various stakeholders.
Support and collaborate with client account team members on ongoing cost-saving initiatives, including identifying, monitoring, and analyzing savings opportunities.
Develop strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, promoting open communication and productive collaboration.

Financial Management
Review and monitor critical financial performance indicators such as forecast accuracy.
Manage the regional annual budget, quarterly projections, financial reporting, and ad-hoc variance analysis.
Monitor and maintain forecast accuracy and provide analysis to justify the variance versus actual.
Serve as a governor to oversee expense recognition, conduct amortization analysis, and offer insightful guidance to rectify accounting system errors.
Review and monitor potential risks and opportunities within the account.
Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling where requested.
Collaborate with the Corporate Finance Manager to conduct monthly internal corporate reporting and variance analysis.

Invoice Payments, Billings & Banking
Assist in the process of vendor payments and client billings identified by the Stewardship Team or Client Account Team.
Assist in maintaining and adhering to all relevant guidelines and manuals related to the Account Payable / Account Receivable process.
Ensure timely coordination of invoice processing and provide support for accounts receivable collection to sustain healthy corporate cash flow.
Promptly coordinate with external bankers regarding supply chain finance arrangements.

General Ledger Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and fiscal year processes.
Ensure month-end closing procedures are properly performed and investigated (i.e., GRNV, UMLV, Open PO, etc.).
Ensure data integrity of the systems across the region and audit data from time to time.
Ensure that appropriate processes and systems controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions.
Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit-worthy and in keeping with recognized quality management processes.
Act as SME for the financial system & process to provide valuable advice/guidance to business partners and stakeholders.

Requirements:

1. Able to communicate and work collaboratively across different cultures and stakeholders.
2. Possess a “can-do” attitude and mindset.
3. Dedication to deliverables within the timeline given.
4. Good understanding of ERP functionalities, finance/accounting-related processes & standards.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong client service mindset with good soft skills.

Location:
On-site – Petaling Jaya, Malaysia