Finance Executive- Leases

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Say HELLO to BIG Possibilities with Singtel KL (Sudong MY Sdn Bhd)! 

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, our presence spans across 21 countries in Asia, Australia, and Africa. We thrive on innovation, digital transformation, and harnessing next-generation technology to create a more sustainable and digital future. Now, we are bringing this energy to Kuala Lumpur with the launch of our brand-new Shared Services Centre.

We are looking for a Finance Executive- Leases to assist Finance Manager in the Lease Accounting by providing operational support for lease administration, reporting, and compliance activities across extensive lease portfolio of 14,000+ contracts. Working closely with the Finance Manager - Leases, this role ensures accurate lease data management, supports month-end close processes.

Make an Impact by:

1. Lease Data Management & Master Data Quality

• Process lease amendments, new lease setups, and terminations in line with policies
• Support data quality initiatives, including regular data review and cleansing activities
• Reconcile lease contract data across systems and ensure consistency
• Maintain proper documentation and cashflow tracking for lease contracts
• Identify and escalate data discrepancies or exceptions

2. Lease Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare regular reports on lease portfolio activities (e.g., new leases, amendments, renewals, terminations)
• Support reporting on lease liabilities, right-of-use (RoU) assets, interest, and depreciation
• Assist in analysing lease portfolio trends such as ageing, expiry profiles, and cost movements
• Support variance analysis (e.g., month-on-month and year-on-year)
• Prepare ad hoc reports and provide insights to stakeholders

3. Month-End Close Support

• Prepare and review lease-related reconciliations (e.g., lease liabilities, RoU assets, lease expenses)
• Support validation of depreciation and interest calculations
• Review lease-related transactions and postings
• Investigate and resolve variances identified during month-end close
• Support preparation of month-end reports and close activities

4. Stakeholder & Query Management

• Respond to routine queries from internal stakeholders regarding lease data, payments, and processes
• Investigate and resolve payment-related queries in collaboration with relevant teams
• Support escalation handling and issue resolution
• Maintain clear and professional communication with stakeholders
• Document recurring issues and support process improvement initiatives

5. Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Identify and support implementation of process improvement opportunities
• Assist with testing of system enhancements (e.g., SAP REFX or similar platforms)
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for system upgrades and automation initiatives
• Support documentation of processes and procedures
• Assist in embedding process improvements into daily operations

6. Compliance & Controls

• Support execution of lease-related financial controls
• Assist in maintaining and updating control documentation
• Participate in control testing and validation activities
• Support compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 16)
• Identify and escalate control issues or exceptions

Skills for Success

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) completed or in progress is an advantage
• 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting or related areas
• Experience in capital accounting, fixed assets, or project accounting is beneficial
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or similar platforms)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities

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