SEA - Senior Executive/ Executive, Partner Affairs Office

Title: SEA - Senior Executive/ Executive, Partner Affairs Office

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The Southeast Asia Partner Affairs Office (SEA PAO) is part of the Office of the SEA CEO which supports the firm in managing all activities and processes in partner management such as partner admission, onboarding, development, performance and compensation, among others. It also supports the CEO and executive team on firm-wide strategic initiatives on partner matters. 

The SEA PAO is seeking a PAO Shared Service Centre (SSC) Senior Executive / Executive to support our SEA PAO Shared Service Centre (SSC) in Southeast Asia. This candidate shall support the SSC in the administration of partner operational matters, financial management and operations, reporting, and compliance, ensuring that partner-related administration activities across the Southeast Asia practice offices are executed with consistency, accuracy and on a timely basis

Work you’ll do:

• Partner-related Administration

Work with in-country PAO finance and local teams (e.g. payroll team, etc.) on partner’s compensation distribution matters ensuring accurate and consistent approach in the distributions via different payment modes and channels, and payroll administration across SEA. Work with SEA Chief Tax officer and in-country Chief Tax Officers to ensure consistent execution of tax administration matters, as set up by the Chief Tax Officers, that relate to partners’ compensation including tax equalization practices.

• Quality Management

Ensure and maintain quality and integrity of data, reports and metrics across partner-related matters.

• Process Improvement & Standardization
  Drive continuous harmonisation, improvement and automation of administrative processes across PAO functions to ensure operational efficiency and scalability.

• Reporting & Analysis
  Develop and deliver periodic reporting and forecasting to appropriate firm leadership stakeholders. Deliver insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making by the firm management.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Partner closely with key stakeholders including finance, human resource, tax, legal, and firm leadership teams to support business goals and compliance obligations.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the SEA PAO SSC Manager and PAO SSC Lead.  

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Senior Executive/ Executive across our Firm are expected to:

• Actively seek out developmental opportunities for growth, act as strong brand ambassadors for the firm as well as share their knowledge and experience with others.
• Respect the needs of their colleagues and build up cooperative relationships.
• Understand the goals of our internal and external stakeholder to set personal priorities as well as align their teams’ work to achieve the objectives.
• Constantly challenge themselves, collaborate with others to deliver on tasks and take accountability for the results.
• Build productive relationships and communicate effectively in order to positively influence teams and other stakeholders.
• Offer insights based on a solid understanding of what makes Deloitte successful.
• Project integrity and confidence while motivating others through team collaboration as well as recognising individual strengths, differences, and contributions.
• Understand disruptive trends and promote potential opportunities for improvement.

Requirements:

Professional qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in financial management, e.g in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial management, preferably within a shared service or regional finance hub
• Prior experience working across multiple Southeast Asian markets is an advantage.
• Fresh graduate are welcome to apply

Skills and Attributes

• Good understanding of financial reporting standards and internal controls
• Working knowledge of taxation in Southeast Asia is preferred
• Good communication skills
• Indisputable confidentiality and discretion
• Attention to accuracy, detail and quality control
• Appreciation for how to handle sensitive matters
• Consultative approach with peers and ability to iterate with colleagues
• Committed work ethic with positive attitude

If you are someone with a strong foundation in audit, financial management, and regional operations, and you're passionate about driving excellence in a shared services environment — we look forward to hear from you.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorised Deloitte Recruiters via firm’s business contact number or business email address.