Finance Manager - Leases

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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 – Leases to lead lease accounting operations, oversee a shared services team, ensure compliance with IFRS 16 requirements, and deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting across Optus' extensive lease portfolio. This role will play a key part in driving operational excellence, strengthening governance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Make an Impact by:

1. Team Leadership & Operational Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Finance Executives responsible for lease accounting operations.
• Allocate and prioritise workloads to ensure timely delivery of month-end activities and business requirements.
• Review work outputs to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Provide technical guidance on lease accounting, SAP RE-FX, and IFRS 16.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

2. Lease Accounting & Master Data Governance

• Oversee lease creation, amendments, renewals, and terminations within SAP RE-FX.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of lease master data across the lease portfolio.
• Review complex lease transactions and approve sensitive master data updates.
• Drive data quality initiatives through reconciliation, validation, and continuous monitoring.
• Identify systemic data issues and implement sustainable improvements.

3. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead month-end lease accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial close.
• Review lease liabilities, right-of-use assets, depreciation, and interest calculations.
• Analyse financial results, identify key movements, and provide meaningful business insights.
• Support management reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Drive automation and reporting enhancements to improve operational efficiency.

4. Stakeholder Management & Service Delivery

• Build strong relationships with Finance, Property, Network, Procurement, and external landlords.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex lease and payment enquiries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and improve service delivery.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed through timely communication and responsiveness.

5. Process Improvement & Governance

• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across lease accounting operations.
• Support SAP RE-FX enhancements, testing, and user acceptance activities.
• Maintain robust internal controls, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS 16, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence.

Skills for Success

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (completed or in progress) is an advantage.
• Approximately 5–6 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, preferably in lease accounting or a shared services environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 16 and lease accounting principles.
• Experience with SAP RE-FX or similar ERP systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving process optimisation and automation.

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