Team Lead, Accounting & Tax

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading global provider of high-value business services to clients operating and investing globally. We focus on providing specialized and business-critical financial and administrative services that enable our clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds in different geographical locations. Our core services can help companies of all sizes with HR and payroll, accounting and tax, corporate secretarial, international corporate structuring, fund administration and structured finance – whether a company wants to globalize, or whether they need support to streamline existing operations.

With operations in more than 80 countries, TMF Group is the global expert that understands local needs. Global reach, local knowledge: helping to do business seamlessly across borders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement action plans to achieve set goals and revenue targets for A&T compliance services.
2. Manage an assigned portfolio of clients and projects and lead teams to deliver services effectively, such as accounting and tax services.
3. Conduct a high-level review on all the deliverable, reports and other files before submission to client.
4. Train A&T team members on the latest accounting standard and tax updates, and its issues to enhance their skills and knowledge.
5. Develop team with the skills to conduct meetings and reports presentation with clients.
6. Review all correspondences & meeting minutes drafted/prepared by staff.
7. Perform high level review in ensuring all tasks are performed by staff in accordance with instructions and timelines.
8. Resolve A&T issues expediently to avoid work disruption.
9. Manage the performance of team through regular communication, feedback, performance review and coaching.
10. Conduct monthly performance meetings with the team as well as to resolve issues raised.
11. Evaluate ways to improve the workflow and efficiency of the Accounting & tax department.

Key Requirements

1. Accounting degree / qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
2. Proven experience in a multi-country, multiple legal entity environment
3. Previous experience in BPO/SSC/Centralized delivery model will be advantage
4. Previous experience in managing / leading teams (Accounting/Reporting) at least 3-4 years
5. Good knowledge of accounting, GAAP, corporate practices; IFRS knowledge will be an asset
6. MS Office literacy; Workday Financials or other ERP systems as beneficial.
7. Good English language skills (written and spoken)
8. University degree preferable in Accounting, Finance or Economics as beneficial
9. Proactive and engaged attitude;
10. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details
11. Continuous improvement mindset and process orientation and a solution orientated work approach
12. Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve conflict in an effective and timely manner.

What’s in it for you?

1. Our offices are easily accessible by public transportation (LRT & Monorail).
2. Flexible working arrangements.
3. Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
4. We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF.

Applications close: 31 Dec 2024 Singapore Standard Time

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.