Assistant Finance Manager, Finance Controllership
ShopBack
Apply to this job Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on site Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted December 30, 2025 Last posted April 29, 2026
Job description
Our Journey
The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping, rewards, and payments platform, serving over 20 million active members across 13 markets. In 2025, the Group continued its global growth with its expansion into North America. Driven by the vision to make every day more rewarding, ShopBack is dedicated to saving members money and time, and delivering delight every day. The platform also enables merchants and brands to engage with their members in a cost-effective manner. Founded in 2014, ShopBack now powers over US$5.5 billion in annual sales for over 20,000 online and in-store partners, and has rewarded shoppers with more than US$900 million (over S$1 billion) in Cashback to date. Through its innovative offerings, ShopBack continues to create value for both members and merchants. Notably, its payment solution, ShopBack Pay, offers members a convenient and rewarding payment option at checkout.
The Opportunity
This isn't a back-office reporting seat. This is where you’ll have a seat at the table and the opportunity to have a real impact on a global business. You'll sit across multiple entities' full P&L, balance sheet, and cash position, effectively taking on the role of CFO and being in the room when Country General Managers are challenged on their numbers. If you want the analytical rigor of finance with actual ownership of outcomes (not just the deck), this is that seat.
What You’ll Own
- Own the full month-end close and reporting pack across multiple entities — balance sheet, P&L, and cashflow — on a hard deadline, every month
- Lead flux analysis that doesn't just report the variance but explains why — the same rigor as a deal memo, applied to a live P&L
- Build the MoM and actuals-vs-budget narrative that leadership actually uses to make calls
- Navigate the technical complexity of bridging local GAAP with IFRS across markets
- Own the cash position for your entities — real accountability for whether the business has the runway it needs
- Be the connective tissue between Treasury, Group Reporting, and the SSC — driving the process, not just feeding it
- Sit directly opposite Country General Managers and regional FP&A to defend and dissect the numbers — this is stakeholder pressure, not just spreadsheet work
- Drive the actuals-vs-budget conversation and lead the deep-dive when the variance is material
- Advise Tax, Legal, Compliance, and Product on the accounting and tax mechanics behind new country and product launches — you're in the room before the launch happens, not cleaning up after
- Evaluate potential M&A targets to expand our product depth and review our capital structure.
- Lead statutory audits end-to-end for your entities — external auditors, corporate secretary, deadlines, all on you
- Own compliance across direct and indirect taxes in partnership with tax advisors
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Business Partnering
Statutory Audit & Tax Compliance
Essentials to Succeed
- AI Builder: Demonstrated use of AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) to build agentic workflows, sharpen analysis, and move 3x faster at scale in a work or academic setting.
- Bachelor's in Accountancy and/or Finance, or advanced degrees (Masters’ or PhD) in any analytical field
- Typically 2-3 years Big 4 + 2-3 years commercial accounting, or 1-2 years’ experience in transaction advisory or high-pressure analytical backgrounds.
- If you’re fresh out of school with an unusually steep learning agility and an interesting story, we’d also love to chat.
- Sharp and confident communicator
- Makes decisions, thrives under deadline pressure and comfortable with ambiguity
- High ownership, high integrity, and operates independently
What’s in it for You
- The chance to work alongside diverse, intelligent, and driven peers in a rewarding environment
- A seat at the table on critical decisions that have real impact and consequences
- Competitive remuneration with attractive bonus structure and generous leave entitlements
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Yearly international offsites with the team
- Access to the latest software tools and best in class hardware
- Opportunity to travel across our 13 global markets
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.
About this role
Summary
Owns financial reporting, analysis, and compliance; advises on M&A and statutory audits.
Job title
Assistant Finance Manager, Finance Controllership
Experience level
2-3 years Big 4 + 2-3 years commercial accounting or 1-2 years transactional advisory
Minimum experience
2+ years exp
Industry
software
Location requirements
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, remote not allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
financial reportingaccountingtax complianceGAAPIFRS
Preferred skills
AI toolsstakeholder managementM&A analysisdeep understanding of tax
Specializations
financial reportingaccountingfinancial analysistax compliancebusiness partnering
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
On-site City