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 CFOM Assistant Manager in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Profit & Loss
• Lead monthly forecasting and planning processes, analyze and report key financials indicators and ensure alignment with financial frameworks (SOP cycles, budget reviews, forecasting).
• Deliver timely and accurate financials, support ad hoc analysis, and leverage systems like SAP and BI.
• Streamline and automate financial processes, ensure SOPs are up-to-date, and support control documentation requirements.
• Work closely with commercial and corporate finance teams, and engage with cross-functional GBS teams for operational improvement. Perform consolidation of financials across markets.
Controllership & Compliance
• Support coordination of accurate and timely financial closing with all relevant finance functions.
• Review reconciliations and timely resolution of reconciliation issues to mitigate fraud and accounting errors.
• Support SOx compliance and internal control testing, ensuring timely remediation and compliance.
• Handle audit queries (internal, external, tax, customs) to ensure full compliance and transparency.
Cash & Treasury
• Perform accurate daily, weekly, and monthly cash forecasts; analyze trends and collaborate cross-functionally to refine projections.
• Oversee banking activities, investments, and financing (e.g., factoring), while ensuring sufficient liquidity and optimal returns.
• Report on key cash metrics (e.g., OCF, FCF, AR), prepare monthly BATCASH reports, and deliver ad-hoc analysis.
• Support improvement of working capital by managing AR, payment terms, liquidity, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Drive system enhancements and implement tools to boost efficiency and visibility in cash management through proactive involvement and interaction.
Disclaimer: We might not have an open role at this moment, but, because our work environment is very dynamic, we would love to hear from you! We encourage you to apply and the moment we have a suitable position for your profile, the Recruitment Team will contact you as soon as possible.
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.
