Full Time Finance Team Lead Jobs, in Holiday Tours & Travel Malaysia Federal Territory - Maukerja

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a Team Lead – Finance to join our team and take ownership of key reconciliation activities, while providing support in General Ledger (GL) month-end closing and Finance Master Data management.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys analyzing financial data, resolving discrepancies, and driving accurate and timely financial processes. You will also play an important role in leading and supporting a small finance team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective collaboration.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Reconciliation and Variance Management

• Lead and perform day-to-day reconciliation activities, particularly BSP, AK and unbilled/uninvoiced transactions.
• Investigate reconciliation differences, identify root causes and drive timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Review reconciliation schedules and ensure accurate and timely completion.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and aged items.
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes and controls.

General Ledger & Month-End Closing

• Oversee and review the team's GL-related activities within the assigned scope and provide guidance where required.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including GL reconciliation, Balance Sheet reconciliation, clearing accounts, journal adjustments and account clean-up.
• Review GL schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents prepared by the team to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in investigating significant GL variances, unusual balances and outstanding items.
• Monitor the team's closing deliverables and ensure activities are completed within agreed timelines.

Master Data

• Oversee and review the team's finance-related Master Data activities to ensure data accuracy, completeness and compliance with established procedures.
• Support the review of new and amended system master data requests and ensure appropriate supporting information is maintained.
• Coordinate with Finance, System Developer and relevant stakeholders on Master Data issues, system enhancements and data-related matters.
• Provide guidance and backup support to the Master Data team when required.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, supervise and develop a team of 4 team members across Master Data, GL and Reconciliation activities.
• Plan and allocate workloads, priorities and deadlines to ensure timely completion of daily, monthly and ad hoc finance activities.
• Review team deliverables and provide guidance, coaching and feedback to improve quality, productivity and technical capability.
• Monitor team performance, workload capacity, leave/backup coverage and business continuity requirements.
• Escalate significant operational, financial or people-related issues to the Finance Manager with clear recommendations and supporting facts.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide backup support for critical finance processes during peak periods or staff absence.
• Prepare or review reporting, trackers and presentation materials relating to the team's areas of responsibility.
• Assist the Finance Manager in monitoring key operational issues, risks and action items.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Finance Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Experience at Team Lead or equivalent level is preferred; candidates with a minimum of 3–4 years of relevant finance experience at Senior Executive level are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong hands-on experience in reconciliation and accounting operations.
• Good understanding of GL processes, month-end closing and Balance Sheet reconciliation.
• Prior experience in supervising, coordinating, coaching or managing team members is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, conditional aggregation, pivot tables and structured financial schedules.
• Experience with accounting systems/ERP and finance-related Master Data is an advantage.
• Experience in the travel industry, airline, GDS, OTA or related business environment is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, follow-up and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

If this opportunity excites you and you would like to discover more, we would love to meet with you. More importantly, we’re seeking talented individuals who possess a growth mindset, appetite for influencing a team towards positive change and the will to see it through.

HTT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.