Finance Manager - Capital Management

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Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, with a presence 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 Manager – Capital Management to lead capital accounting operations, oversee a team of Finance Executives, and ensure the accurate governance of capital expenditure across Optus' capital project portfolio. This role is responsible for driving high-quality financial oversight, strengthening capital management controls, supporting month-end reporting, and partnering with business stakeholders to deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Make an Impact by:

1. Team Leadership & Delivery Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Finance Executives to deliver high-quality capital management activities.
• Allocate and prioritise workloads to ensure timely delivery of operational and month-end requirements.
• Review work outputs including WIP analysis, capitalisation, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Provide technical guidance on capital accounting policies and business processes.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture through coaching and continuous learning.

2. Capital Project Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Senior Directors, Project Managers, and business stakeholders to provide financial oversight of capital projects.
• Monitor project spend, work-in-progress (WIP), and capitalisation readiness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project assumptions, timelines, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with capital management policies.
• Resolve complex stakeholder enquiries and provide recommendations to improve capital project outcomes.
• Build strong working relationships to support effective governance and decision-making.

3. Work-in-Progress (WIP) Monitoring & Capitalisation

• Oversee weekly and monthly WIP reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely capitalisation.
• Review Asset in Service (AIS) submissions and supporting documentation for compliance.
• Identify aged WIP balances, project delays, or capitalisation risks and coordinate timely resolution.
• Ensure accurate classification of capital expenditure and adherence to accounting standards.
• Drive accountability with project stakeholders to improve capital management performance.

4. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead month-end close activities relating to capital accounting and fixed assets.
• Review capital expenditure reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and capitalisation journals.
• Analyse trends, variances, and key performance indicators to provide meaningful financial insights.
• Support internal and external audit activities by maintaining complete and accurate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with capital management policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks.

5. Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate capital management processes.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA, Tagetik, and system enhancement projects.
• Improve data quality, process efficiency, and reporting capabilities across capital accounting activities.
• Maintain and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and control documentation.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Project Management, and Shared Services teams to deliver consistent outcomes.
• Coordinate with offshore teams to ensure alignment of processes, timelines, and service quality.
• Act as the key finance contact for operational issues and cross-functional capital management initiatives.
• Support knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across the organisation.

Skills for Success

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in capital accounting, fixed assets, project accounting, or financial management.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of capital accounting principles, fixed asset accounting, and financial governance.
• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred), Tagetik, or similar ERP and reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving process optimisation and transformation initiatives.
• High attention to detail, sound judgement, and commitment to maintaining strong financial controls.

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