Role Overview
As the Record-to-Report (R2R) Director, you will lead a multi-functional team primarily based in Malaysia, with support from Centers of Excellence in Europe and India. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end R2R process, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of ST’s financial records and reporting.
This role is pivotal in enabling strategic decision-making through reliable financial analytics and reporting, while continuously improving internal processes and enhancing the experience of our business partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the global R2R organization, including:
- Record-to-Close (R2C): Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards.
- Financial Close & Report (FC&R): Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings for 65+ legal entities across time zones, including Business Management Control (BMC) for financial analysis and reporting.
- Remote Legal Entity Financial Control (r-LEFC): Provide full financial leadership for legal entities without on-site controllers, currently covering 13 entities with plans to expand to 28.
- Tax Accounting (TAX): Support transfer pricing and manage intercompany financial transactions.
- Asset Accounting & Management (AAM): Oversee the full asset lifecycle from acquisition to disposal.
- Drive transformation initiatives and process improvements across the R2R function.
- Foster a culture of service excellence, continuous improvement, and user-centricity.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency in financial reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance; Chartered Accountant certification required.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a Shared Services environment.
- Proven leadership experience managing large teams (50+ members).
- Strong track record in transformation and change management.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Fluent in English with a global mindset.
- Customer service orientation with a structured approach to service delivery and issue resolution.
- Passion for continuous improvement and promoting a positive user experience.