Functional Analyst – Record-to-Report (RTR)

Cygnify
Kuala Lumpur, MY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level finance professionals with hands-on ERP experience working in record-to-report processes in Kuala Lumpur.

Best fit for

  • Finance operations specialists with ERP configuration experience in general ledger modules.
    — “Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/Workday) in RTR or GL modules”
  • Analysts who bridge finance and technology for process optimization.
    — “Collaborate with Finance and Technology teams to optimise RTR processes”
  • Professionals experienced in month-end close activities and financial reporting validations.
    — “Assist Finance with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting validations”

Things to consider

  • Requires involvement in system testing and defect resolution cycles.
    — “Participate in UAT planning, test execution, and defect resolution”
  • Must maintain documentation and support audit compliance requirements.
    — “Maintain functional documentation, SOPs, and training materials”

How to stand out

  • Showcase specific examples of RTR process automation you've implemented.
    — “Identify opportunities for RTR process automation and efficiency improvements”
  • Highlight experience with data flow validation between finance systems.
    — “Validate data flow between ERP, EPM, and other finance-dependent platforms”
  • Demonstrate your role in strengthening internal controls through system enhancements.
    — “Strengthen internal controls and month-end close efficiency through system improvements”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • timeliness and accuracy of month-end close
  • quality and reliability of financial data
Typical background
finance operationsERP functional roles

Skills & requirements

Required

ERP SystemsFinancial ReportingMonth-end CloseInternal Controls

Preferred

Process Automation

About the role

Original posting from Cygnify via Ashby

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Own functional analysis and support for RTR processes within core finance systems.
  • Ensure financial data accuracy, integrity, and compliance across RTR workflows.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Technology teams to optimise RTR processes.
  • Support system enhancements, testing, and documentation for RTR functionality.
  • Strengthen internal controls and month-end close efficiency through system improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyse, document, and translate RTR business requirements into system specifications.
  • Support configuration, testing, and deployment of RTR features in ERP and consolidation systems.
  • Assist Finance with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting validations.
  • Troubleshoot RTR-related issues in journals, GL postings, subledgers, and financial reporting.
  • Validate data flow between ERP, EPM, and other finance-dependent platforms.
  • Participate in UAT planning, test execution, and defect resolution.
  • Work with Technical Analysts to support integration touchpoints.
  • Identify opportunities for RTR process automation and efficiency improvements.
  • Maintain functional documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
  • Support audit, compliance, and internal control requirements related to RTR.

AREAS OF IMPACT

  • Timeliness and accuracy of month-end financial close.
  • Quality and reliability of financial data across reporting systems.
  • Standardisation and optimisation of RTR processes.
  • Strengthened compliance and internal controls.
  • Reduced manual effort and improved operational efficiency.

IDEAL TRACK RECORD

  • 3–7 years of experience in RTR, finance operations, or ERP functional roles.
  • Strong understanding of general ledger, financial reporting, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/Workday) in RTR or GL modules.
  • Experience supporting financial close cycles and process optimisation.
  • Proven ability to translate finance needs into system requirements and enhancements.

Source: Cygnify careers (Ashby)

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