About this role
Get to Know the Team
You will be part of the Finance Global Process Owner (GPO) team within the Finance Centre of Excellence (Finance COE) — Grab's Finance transformation engine. The COE works across every Finance sub-department to build a more efficient, standardized, and future-ready Finance operation. The GPO team owns process standards for RTR, PTP, and OTC. We work with SSC teams in Jakarta and Selangor, Country Finance Leads across six markets, GTS, and the CFO office.
Get to Know the Role
We're looking for an Assistant Manager, Finance Global Process Owner to join our finance team. You will report to the Senior Manager, RTR Global Process Owner and be base at our Malaysia office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
In this role, you will own and drive key Record-to-Report (RTR) process improvement initiatives across the region, including reconciliation optimization, payment automation, manual journal reduction, and governance uplift.
You will work with Global Transaction Services (GTS), Country Finance, and Shared Service Center (SSC) teams to design, implement, and optimize finance processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detailed professional to lead meaningful operational improvements and lead process transformation projects on a global scale.
The Critical Tasks You Will Perform
Process Streamlining & Automation:
Manage main RTR process improvement projects, including reconciliation optimization, payment automation, manual journal reduction, and governance uplift across the regionWrite Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) for automation projects and manage delivery from design through to go-live with GTS, Country Finance, and SSC teamsDefine Journal Approval Matrix, reconciliation thresholds, and close governance standards to strengthen control environmentsBuild process health dashboards to lead accountability and track improvement metricsContribute RTR process expertise to Finance COE transformation projects and cross functional workstreamsRepresent the Global Process Owner (GPO) function in transformation design sessions and governance forums; ensure process readiness is embedded into structural changesSupport SOX control documentation updates to reflect new streamlined processes and maintain compliance standardsBuild a rolling RTR process improvement pipeline, reviewed with Finance leadership on a half-yearly basisExtend process improvement projects to the CFO office and broader finance organizationEvaluate latest finance technology solutions—including AI-assisted reconciliation and experienced posting—and develop adoption business cases where applicableSupport Finance COE on cross functional priorities as transformation needs evolveContribute to finance integration work for acquisitions or new market entries, including process assessment, harmonization planning, and handover designRepresent Finance GPO in working groups, steering forums, and business partners engagement sessions to ensure process excellence across all projectsDevelop comprehensive process documentation, including standard operating procedures and best practices aligned with global standardsCollaborate with regional finance teams to ensure consistent process adoption and compliance with organizational standardsMonitor and report on measurements related to process efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectivenessConduct regular process audits to ensure adherence to established standards and regulatory requirementsProvide training and guidance to finance teams on new processes and system changesCommunicate process updates and improvements to business partners across the organizationPartner with finance leadership to align process improvements with organizational goals and strategy projects What Essential Skills You Will Need
Qualifications:
Core Finance Experience: 6–9 years of progressive finance experience with substantial time in Record-to-Report (RTR), controllership, or financial close management; demonstrated expertise in General Ledger (GL), reconciliation, journal governance, and financial close proceduresProcess Automation & Systems: Proven experience writing Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and managing process automation delivery end-to-end; hands-on proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent) and reconciliation tools; ability to evaluate emerging technologies such as AI-driven reconciliation and RPA solutionsCompliance, Controls & Governance: Good understanding of SOX control environments; experience defining governance frameworks, approval matrices, and control thresholds; demonstrated capability to maintain compliance standards across process improvementsTransformation & Leadership: Experience working in a Shared Service Center (SSC), Finance Global Process Owner (GPO) function, or finance transformation environment; multi-country finance experience in Southeast Asia is strongly preferred; self-directed professional able to influence across matrix organizational structures with strong written and verbal communication skillsProblem Solving & Strategic Planning: Able to turn complex processes into clear problems and developing workable solutions; ability to assess finance integration requirements for acquisitions or new market entries; strategic planning aligned with organizational goalsProcess Improvement Methodologies: Formal Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or Black Belt) or demonstrated experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to finance operations; analytical capabilities with process data and dashboards would be advantageousEducation & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certifications such as CA, CPA, or ACCA are advantageous; fluency in English required; Bahasa Malaysia or other Southeast Asian languages are advantageous Life at Grab
We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:
We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leaveWe have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hoursWhat We Stand For At Grab
We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.