APAC Operational Finance Leader Steam Services

Posted:
1/14/2026, 10:27:01 PM

Location(s):
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ⋅ Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
Remote

Job Description Summary

You will be responsible for driving technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process simplification, and operational excellence to deliver accurate actual financial reporting and analysis. Interpreting simple internal and external business challenges and recommending best practices to improve products, processes or services. Whilst staying informed of industry trends that may influence work.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities: 

  • Lead operational finance team in Steam Services APAC region. 
  • Oversee all financial aspects of project accounting for the region projects including project setup, actuals booking, revenue recognition, manual journal entries, and reconciliations. 
  • Responsible for policy application and implementation of USGAAP for the segment. Be the first line of defense for all technical accounting queries for the team 
  • Keep financials on track and assure accuracy on project planning in ERP 
  • Responsible for Monthly and Quarterly closing, and ensure financials are in line with US GAAP and local requirements 
  • Partner cross-functionally with the segment operations teams & fulfillment leaders in the pacing process to deliver baseline financial case to ITR Finance, facilitating risk and opportunity management 
  • Partner with FP&A and ITR on the financial submissions for all planning cycles, pacing, and monthly operating rhythms. 
  • Responsible for pacing submission identifying risk and opportunities 
  • Responsible for Balance Sheet review and accuracy 
  • Provide internal and external audit support relating to project accounting activity, balance sheet and P&L. 
  • Support the development and implementation of strategies for project accounting process harmonization and standardization across business segments, enhancing efficiency and aligning with organizational goals. 
  • Lead change management initiatives and drive process improvements, establishing performance metrics to ensure alignment with business objectives and achieve significant efficiency gains. 
  • Drive LEAN activities within the function and support business transformation initiatives.  
  • Support and deliver training programs to build capabilities and ensure adherence to standardized processes. 
  • Identify, recruit, grow, and retain talent with appropriate levels of expertise to deliver on the daily management and/or transformational priorities of the organization. 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university or college, or related discipline, and considerable years of relevant Accounting or Finance experience within the power generation or relevant industry.  

  • Strong technical finance acumen, including in-depth knowledge of US GAAP accounting, controllership principles, financial reporting, and analysis 

  • Solid understanding of key operational disciplines, including project management & planning, sourcing, contract management, engineering, construction & commissioning, tax and legal 

  • Integrity: accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Ability to clearly communicate financial results and operational issues to various audiences and levels in the organization 
  • Resiliency/Adaptability: being open to change in response to new information and in different or unexpected circumstances 
  • Integrity: accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others 
  • In case of comparable skill set and talent Steam Power candidates will be prioritized. 

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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