C.H. Robinson is seeking a Regional Senior Finance Business Partner to collaborate closely with regional finance teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning.

The Regional Senior Finance Business Partner is a newly created, pivotal role based in Malaysia, designed to support the Head of Regional Finance in driving financial compliance, control, process improvement, and operational excellence across the Southeast Asia region. The successful candidate will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks, from assisting with regional process consolidation & improvement to leading finance operations in Indonesia, and playing a key role in the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Shared Services in Malaysia. This position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented, and ambitious finance professional eager to grow their career in a dynamic, regional setting.

If you're ready to take on a high-impact role and make a difference across the region, we encourage you to apply today.

Responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Regional Compliance and Control (Southeast Asia):
  • Assist the Head of Regional Finance in monitoring and enforcing compliance with internal financial policies, accounting standards (local GAAP e.g., IFRS/MFRS), and local regulatory requirements across all Southeast Asian entities
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of a robust internal control framework to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting
  • Conduct regular reviews of regional financial processes to identify gaps and mitigate risks
  • Prepare reports for regional management and headquarters
  • Ad-Hoc assignment on regional matters
• Process Improvement and Consolidation (AR & AP Shared Services):
  • Collaborate with the AR & AP Shared Services team in Malaysia to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
  • Assist in the consolidation of AR and AP data for regional reporting and analysis
  • Assist in setting up and monitoring the quarterly KPI performance for AR & AP services
  • Help to develop and standardize best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Shared Services function
• Finance Operations (Indonesia):
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for finance operation related matters in the Indonesia branch
  • Lead and oversee day-to-day finance operations in Indonesia, including general ledger, treasury, and local statutory reporting
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing for the Indonesia entity
  • Manage relationships with external auditors and government agencies in Indonesia
  • Work closely and coordinate with local finance on finance operation and local tax related matters
  • Report on the financial performance of the Indonesia business to the Head of Regional Finance

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a finance or accounting role, with a strong background in compliance, internal controls, and financial operation
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, or a related field. Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is an added advantage
• Proficiency in English is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a regional capacity or Big 4 firms is highly desirable
• Proven experience in managing or leading finance-related tasks for an international entity, with experience in Indonesia being a distinct advantage
• Strong business acumen and the ability to leverage their finance and accounting knowledge to drive value
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Strong advanced Excel skills or programming capabilities to drive automation
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders across different countries and cultures
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities, particularly for the Indonesia finance operations
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) is essential. Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia/Malaysia is a strong plus
• Willingness to travel periodically to Indonesia or other regional locations as required

Benefits
• EPF contribution 15%
• Group Health Insurance 
• Flexible Benefit (Dental treatment or Optical purchase) 
• Birthday Leave