Finance System Admin Manager

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Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, our presence spans 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.

The Finance Systems Admin Manager is part of Finance Shared Services, providing support to business units and senior finance stakeholders. It oversees the day-to-day operations of finance systems, ensuring their maintenance, improvement, and optimal performance.

Gather business requirements and translate them into solution designs. Act as a Subject Matter Expert, resolving issues and supporting users. Manage master data to ensure efficient system operations. Work closely with IT teams and vendors to deliver system solutions and maintain performance.

Systems Supported

  • SAP (S/4HANA) – accounting and financial management
  • SAP BW/HANA – reporting and analytics
  • SAP Business Objects – self-service reporting
  • CCH Tagetik – budgeting and planning
  • Timesheet system – project time tracking
Make An Impact By
  • Master Data Management
  • Oversee the creation, maintenance, and governance of finance-related master data (e.g., GL accounts, cost centres, and profit centres).
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organisational standards and controls.
  • Implement and monitor data governance policies and approval workflows.
  • Budget Management & Transfers
  • Manage and oversee budget planning, allocation, and budget transfer processes within the system.
  • Ensure budget movements are accurately recorded and comply with financial policies
  • Support business units with budget-related queries and reporting.
  • System Reconciliation & Data Governance
  • Lead periodic reconciliation processes between sub-ledgers and the general ledger to ensure data integrity and financial accuracy.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems, interfaces, and financial reports.
  • Ensure a strong data governance framework, including data ownership, validation rules, and audit trails
  • Ensure alignment of financial data across systems (e.g., SAP modules, external reporting tools).
  • Support audit and compliance activities by ensuring traceability, transparency, and completeness of financial data
  • Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
  • Act as the primary point of contact for finance system issues and incidents
  • Diagnose and resolve functional and data-related problems in a timely manner.
  • Liaise with technical teams or external vendors for complex issue resolution.
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead a small team of finance system analysts or administrators
  • Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and support professional development.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work closely with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Translate business needs into system enhancements and improvements.
  • Provide regular updates on system performance, issues, and initiatives.
  • Process Improvement & Compliance
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and system efficiencies
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Support audits by providing system data, documentation, and explanations.
  • Reporting & Documentation
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of financial reports and dashboards
  • Ensure proper documentation of system processes, configurations, and changes
  • Promote best practices in documentation and knowledge sharing.
Skills For Success
  • Degree in Accounting or a related discipline
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Team Lead and 7 years’ experience in accounting or financial analysis, with a strong focus on enterprise systems
  • Hands ‑ on experience with EPM tools (e.g. SAP BPC or CCH Tagetik)
  • Proven experience in financial analysis, reconciliations, and issue resolution
  • Experience working in a large corporate environment; telco industry experience is an advantage
  • Experience in financial month-end closing cycle
  • Good understanding of financial and management accounting principles
  • Demonstrated understanding of both financial & management accounting and external re
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