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!
BAT’s Digital Business Solution has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Finance Assistant Manager in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
The role is part of GBS Corporate Finance Team. The primary responsibility of the role is to proactively drive the delivery of Total employment cost (TEC) and Admin Overheads (AOH) Key Performance Indicator in accordance with Accounting Standards and Governance Controls. The role includes delivering Half Year and Year End financial reporting while identifying Operational Efficiencies in key areas to achieve BAU results.
Reports to: CFOM Corporate Finance Manager
Function: Finance
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Ensuring adherence to IBPM process by completing monthly BPC planning for TEC and AOH OTIF.
- Ensuring that month end close activities, statutory and management financial reporting (actual financials) are performed on time and in compliance with SOX.
- Stakeholder management with budget holders to ensure timely analysis and update of TEC and AOH budgets for full year and half year tracking to deliver Key Performance Indicator OTIF.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in relation to TEC and AOH for local accounting standards and supports Corporate Finance Manager.
- Provide guidance to subordinates and steer the team to continuously deliver value and results
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Degree educated with professional accountancy qualification (i.e. CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) preferred.
- Possess a good understanding of group accounting principles – ability to identify accounting issues
- Able to identify process and reporting improvements and proactively implement solutions.
- Have a collaborative and flexible style. Able to influence collaborators to achieve desired outcomes.
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills to support key collaborators.
- Maintains excellent working relationships with all collaborators and is a great teammate.
- Has the ability to prioritise and manage own workload, is resilient and open to challenges.
- Able and willing to provide guidance to subordinates, strong leadership traits and capability.
- Calm under pressure, knows when to bring up matters, demonstrates a high degree of motivation and regulation. Demonstrates an organised and structured approach.
- Experience of working in an external audit industry a distinct advantage.
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.
