Finance Executive - GL
Kuala Lumpur · Full time · Posted 2MO AGO
Our Journey
The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific's leading shopping and rewards platform, trusted by over 20 million active members across 13 markets, including Germany and the United States. Driven by the vision to make every day more rewarding, ShopBack saves members money and time with more ways to earn and more to do with what they earn, and empowers merchants and brand partners to effectively engage its members. Founded in Singapore in 2014, ShopBack now powers over US$5.5 billion in annual sales and half a million transactions a day for more than 20,000 online and in-store partners.About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our finance team as a General Ledger (GL) Finance Executive. You will play a key role in managing the financial activities of the organization, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. You will collaborate closely with various departments within the organization to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
What You'll Own
- General Ledger & Closings: Maintain and reconcile GL accounts to ensure data integrity; assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including journal entries and preliminary management accounts.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze routine management reports to highlight key variances, operational trends, and potential process improvements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., AP, AR, Operations) to collect financial inputs, verify data, and resolve basic accounting queries.
- Audit Readiness: Assist with internal and external audit preparation by compiling schedules, organizing documentation, and addressing basic auditor inquiries.
- Technical Compliance: Monitor updates to accounting standards to support compliance and ensure standard operating procedures remain accurate.
- Peer Support: Serve as a reliable point of contact for accounting queries across cross-functional teams and support onboarding junior peers or interns.
- Process Improvement & AI: Actively identify workflow bottlenecks and leverage digital tools (including basic AI applications and system automations) to streamline daily tasks.
Essentials to Succeed
- Experience: 2–3+ years of proven General Ledger or accounting experience within a shared service center (SSC) or Big 4 audit environment.
- Technical Mastery: In-depth knowledge of core accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), end-to-end month-end close execution, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting accuracy.
- ERP & Systems Savvy: Hands-on proficiency with enterprise ERP systems and modern accounting tech stacks; direct experience with Oracle NetSuite is highly preferred.
- Digital Transformation: Proven track record of leveraging AI capabilities (e.g., automated reconciliations, prompt engineering for research, workflow automation) to streamline operations and eliminate manual friction.
- Global Scope: Demonstrated experience supporting complex, multi-entity, or cross-border regional finance operations.
- Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (e.g., active ACCA status or part-qualified) are strong advantages.
ShopBacker Traits
- Agency - We take ownership and act, rather than waiting for permission. When something's blocking progress, we find a way through it and follow through until it's done.
- Judgement - We aim for high-impact decisions, not just easy wins, and we put the bigger picture ahead of individual interests. That means moving quickly and confidently, while staying thoughtful about when a call really matters.
- Learning Velocity - We pick up new skills fast and let go of old habits just as quickly when something better comes along. We benchmark ourselves against the best and keep raising our own bar.
- Tenacity - We stay in it when things get hard, keeping a level head under pressure. We debate openly before deciding, then commit fully — and support each other along the way.
What's in it for ShopBackers
- Career growth opportunities to take on greater challenges that help you realise your ambitions.
- Be part of a winning team on a journey to global scale.
- Competitive compensation based on performance.
- Candid, open, and collaborative culture where feedback is valued.