Team Lead, Accounting & Tax

Wherever you’re based and whatever your role at TMF Group, one thing’s for certain: you’ll be part of a truly diverse, global business and benefit from the many advantages that brings.

Job Information

Job no: 574094
Work type: Full time
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Categories: Client Accounting
Office Location: Kuala Lumpur

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

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

Key Requirements

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

What’s in it for you?

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

Advertised: 12 Aug 2024 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2024 Singapore Standard Time