Accountant, General Accounting
Bain & Company · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 3d ago
COMPANY PROFILE
Bain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.
Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperforming the competition, and redefining industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes.
The firm established several functions in the Indian market early 2000s and its remit across functions has expanded over time. Since 2019, these functions have become part of Global Business Services (GBS). Global Business Services (GBS) is a network of five interconnected business functions hubs across India, Poland, Malaysia, Mexico and Portugal, serving Bain globally to run our business, support other functions, and help drive innovation internally. We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, and data analytics – who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results, teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally.
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Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
Position Summary
We are seeking a finance professional with strong expertise in accounts receivable administration or general accounting, preferably within a captive/shared services environment of a multinational organization. The role requires an individual who can operate effectively in a dynamic, multicultural environment, collaborating across regions and stakeholders at all levels.
The incumbent will support the Manager / Sr. Manager in driving process excellence and transformation initiatives, including process transitions, standardization, and automation efforts. Additionally, the role will partner closely with Regional Finance leadership to support the execution of Regional revenue and accounts receivable strategies, contributing to scalable, efficient, and high-quality finance operations across the region.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Revenue Operations
- Lead reconciliations of client expenses across APAC region
- Prepare analysis of outstanding A/R, deferred revenue, billing-in-advance to support business improvement in days to collection.
- Support other revenue operations, including invoicing, contract data maintenance, CRM maintenance, reconciliation and posting of cash applications, reconciliations and routine query resolution across the APAC region.
- Maintain more complex contract data, amendments, renewals and master data updates
- Prepare and deliver financial reports to stakeholders of billable expenses
- Track and report KPIs and dashboards to enable informed decision-making
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with senior leadership to review client expense status, promoting billable status oversight and analysis.
- Liaise with regional and global teams across APAC and other functions
- Respond effectively to ad-hoc business requirements
Audit & Controls
- Support internal and external audits when necessary, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables
- Maintain strong financial controls, documentation, and compliance standards
Projects & Transformation
- Driving process improvements, automation, and transformation initiatives
- Contribute to standardization and harmonization across finance operations
Team Scope & Flexibility
- Demonstrate flexibility to support additional finance processes based on team priorities and capabilities
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance team scope and efficiency
KEY REQURIMENTS
- Strong accounting knowledge and conceptual clarity
- Proven experience in Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including end-to-end GL activities (closing, reporting, consolidation, cash & banking, fixed assets, and reconciliations)
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; ability to build and analyze reports and dashboards independently
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Ability to manage stakeholder queries independently, including interactions with clients, peers, and leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively under tight timelines and pressure
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and take initiative
- Strong understanding of controls, compliance, and governance frameworks
- Good communication and presentation skills
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a strong focus on delivering quality outcomes
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrity
- Demonstrates a strong service orientation towards internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple, competing deadlines
- Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a global, remote team environment
- Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across levels
- Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines
- Maintains a calm and composed approach under pressure
- Demonstrates strong follow-through and ownership to ensure timely resolution of issues
- Collaborative team player, with experience working across geographically dispersed teams
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and service-oriented environment, with the ability to apply judgment in line with organizational values
- Experience working within a complex, matrixed organization, with the ability to navigate multiple reporting lines and cultural contexts
QUALIFICATIONS/CAPABILITIES
Essential
- Minimum 5+ years relevant experience
- Experience in Accounts Receivable and/or General Accounting / R2R
- 100% commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and statutory compliance
- Proficient Microsoft office skills
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
- Interest and capability in Claude and ChatGPT
Desired but not essential
- CA or MBA (Finance) or M.Com
- Experience or exposure to international markets (Especially APAC)
- Experience in SAP (S4 Hana)
- Process Transition Experience
- Experience in a Captive Unit or Business consulting firm