Learn about AGOS Asia, a Malaysia-based consulting firm specializing in Global Business Services (GBS) and Finance Shared Services transformation. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, we help organizations achieve operational excellence through finance innovation. Who We Are We Are AGOS Asia AGOS Asia leverages our deep practitioner experience as a Senior Finance Leadership team in assisting you and your organisation. We undertake client transformations as our own, giving assurance that we are in this together towards improvement and success. AGOS Asia has been recognised as the Top Consulting Firm for Global Business Services (GBS) and Finance Shared Services (FSS) advisory in Asia by Consultancy Asia on 13th April 2023. Read more here Click to play our corporate video Who We Are & What We Do Our Story Our Mission Our Vision We are a fast growing Consulting firm, Empowered by Technology within the Finance and Finance Shared Services Domain To be the No 1. Technology Empowered Consulting Firm for GBS in Asia by 2025 To create insights and value for GBS organisations through: Optimized processes Technology Exploration and Enablement Talent Upskilling Value Proposition of AGOS 1. Deep and comprehensive Finance & Finance Shared Services practitioner experience within Fortune 500 MNCs 2. In complex Finance transformation projects, we see your issues and problems as our own and we are “in this together” in driving success and resolving issues 3. Strong network with CFOs and Senior Finance Leadership team and other FSS talent of MNCs in Asia, Europe and Americas 4. Quick understanding of your business and finance requirements and strong agility in application of new technology in accordance with your requirements 5. We are change agents for your Finance Team History & Milestones 2016 AGOS founded by Joon Teoh 2018 First AGOS GBS Summit 2019 In partnership with UiPath and Softomotive (later Microsoft) for Robotic Process Automation and Microsoft on Data Analytics 2020 Launch AGOS Digital Talent Assessment Tool 2021 Launch AGOS Digital Readiness Assessment Tool 2022 Regional Expansion to Singapore and Philippines 2023 Building COE for GBS Practitioners Team AGOS CEO and Founder Joon Teoh Joon Teoh is a Global Business Services (GBS) and Finance expert. As the CEO of AGOS Asia, Joon primarily provides strategic mentoring & coaching to senior leaders within the shared services industry. Joon is also a speaker for the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), CFO Forums and the annual AGOS Summit. Joon holds a BSc Econs in Accounting & Finance from the London School of Economics and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountant England & Wales) and Chartered Accountant of MIA (Malaysian Institute Of Accountants). Head of Centre of Excellence YeeLing Kan Yee Ling has over 10 years of strong operational experience in Shared Services management, operations, technology implementation and support. Prior to her current role, she was the Head of Finance Operation Manager in AIA; leading the set up and implementation of AIA Finance Shared Services Hub for P2P, OTC & R2R. Yee Ling is well sought after system trainner (SAP) and she is a super user for the system particularly within accounts payable and general accounting process. Yee Ling is also Lean Sigma, MSP and Prince 2 trained and holds a degree in Business Commerce majoring in Accountancy. AGOS Advisory Board Azlinda Ab Kasim Azlinda is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in GBS. Her career trajectory includes key leadership roles at top-tier GBS organizations such as Zimmer Biomet, GSK, WorleyParsons, driving accountability across Finance and ERP Transformation initiatives. In her current capacity as APAC SSC Director at PageGroup, Azlinda is spearheading the establishment of the new entity in Kuala Lumpur which covers Global Transactional Finance, FP&A, Payroll, People & Culture, Business Technology & Marketing. Azlinda is an active speaker, contributor, and facilitator in the GBS community and is well regarded as a Business Change Expert and People Leader in the industry. Jason Crimson Jason is a Global Business Services (GBS) and Shared Services leader with over 25 years of professional experience across global business services operations within accounting, finance, technology, FMCG, and mining sectors. He held senior leadership roles in MNCs such as PwC, IBM, Kimberly-Clark and BHP. Jason has hands-on experience in leading transformation and operations teams of up to 1500 employees globally, in over 40 countries spread across 6 continents. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK) and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). Jason is a certified Change Management practitioner, Agile Project Management practitioner, and holds a Change Manager & Agile Project Manager (APMG) certification. He is also a certified coach and a HRD Corporation certified and accredited trainer. Jason is passionate about talent and leadership development and specializes in leadership capability development, organizational development, and personal effectiveness for GBS organizations. Doug Stockton Doug has extensive experience creating Hackett benchmark Upper Quartile Best in Class Finance Hub operations. Within UK, India, Malaysia and across APAC, including global leadership of regional hubs in Costa Rica and Poland, he has successfully launched and transformed finance operations, through to value add expansion, delivering strategically enabled Finance Hubs for Global Multinational Pharma & Medtech Companies. He has delivered transformation projects, including SAP deployment, process, organisational, and culture change. He has worked with peers globally, in a complex matrix organisation, to implement a new global operating model and build high performing teams. Doug is considered a Shared Services Pioneer amongst peers and colleagues in Global Business Services and actively engages in industry forums and networks. AGOS Asia Values Our Footprint Industries Served Pharma FMCG Chemical Work Done Consulting Projects 500+ Roles Created FSS Setup Digital Transformation 30+ Processes Automated Talent Assessment 800+ Reports Created AGOS Summit 750+ Professional Attendees Our Partners Career at AGOS Join AGOS Asia and our team of passionate industry experts in a collaborative and proactive environment Find Openings

AGOS Asia Sdn Bhd is a leading Global Business Services (GBS) and Finance Shared Services consulting firm. We help global enterprises transform finance operations, optimize processes, and implement digital solutions for sustainable growth. PROCESS. TECHNOLOGY. PEOPLE Empowering GBS Growth With Talent and Technology Who We Are AGOS Asia is a leading provider of innovative Global Business Services (GBS) solutions, specializing in end-to-end process optimization, digital transformation, intelligent automation, and talent development. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on delivering measurable results, AGOS Asia partners with organizations to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and drive sustainable business growth. Learn More Our Services Global Business Service Set up A ready-to-run Global Business Services (GBS) management and project team to rapidly and efficiently implement new GBS operations, document standard operating procedures, and drive process improvements for optimized, scalable, and high-performing business services. GBS Setup & Transformation – Feasibility studies, design, and implementation of new Global Business Services (GBS) centers Strategic Consulting – Advisory on service management, governance, and operational excellence Process Optimization – Enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across GBS functions Leadership Coaching – Tailored coaching programs for GBS leaders to drive success SOP Development – Drafting and standardization of operational procedures for consistency and compliance Digital & Finance Roadmaps – Strategic planning for digital transformation and financial process evolution Benchmarking & Best Practices – Comparative studies to align GBS performance with industry standards Learn more Digital Transformation for Global Business Service Strategic Assessment & Implementation of Digital Transformation for GBS, Leveraging RPA, AI, ERP, and Data Analytics RPA Solutions – Evaluation, development, and maintenance of robotic process automation for streamlined operations Data Analytics & Reporting – Development of Power BI dashboards for real-time KPI monitoring and decision-making AI & Business Intelligence – Ongoing development of Fabric, BI, Copilot, and an AI Center of Excellence (CoE) ERP Project Management – End-to-end management and implementation of ERP systems for seamless business integration Learn more Build GBS Talent As Global Business Services (GBS) continue to evolve, so do the skills and expertise needed to drive success. At AGOS Asia, we support organizations in developing and empowering their talent through tailored training, skill assessments, and professional networking opportunities. From identifying growth areas to delivering customized learning solutions, we help teams stay agile and future-ready. Through initiatives like the AGOS Summit, we foster connections and knowledge-sharing, ensuring GBS professionals thrive in an ever-changing business landscape. Talent Competencies Training Need Analysis Recruitment Screening Tools Competency Assessment Tools Learn more GBS Event in Malaysia 300++ Participants AGOS GBS Summit An annual strategy event bringing together Global Business Services of MNCs, medium to large-size enterprise in Malaysia & digital technology leaders in one platform. We discuss and share ways of enabling faster process, people and technological deployment of modern strategy for the new decade. For the past 5 years, the event has served as a remarkable knowledge sharing and networking platform for practitioners; through expert presentations, panel sessions, roundtable discussions and workshops. It provides not only access into the latest developments but insights as well as benchmarking, best-in-class framework and tools to drive enterprise capabilities. View Event Trusted by Our Clients Insights GBS Organisational Structure: What Works in Reality Many GBS models appear stable at launch but struggle as complexity increases. This article explores why structural clarity alone is not enough, and how phased build-up discipline protects long-term stability. Public-Listed Company & GBS: Ownership Drives Shareholder Value and Market Confidence In Public Listed Companies, Ownership Is Financial Inside most organisations, ownership feels operational. It determines who decides, who escalates, and who resolves issues. In public listed company, however, ownership carries financial consequences. Once listed, performance is no longer evaluated internally. It is judged externally, quarter by quarter — by shareholders assessing consistency, predictability, and management credibility. Execution discipline becomes visible t Why GBS Performance Matters More in Public-Listed Companies In many organisations, GBS performance is seen as an internal matter. Service levels, cost savings, and transformation progress are discussed within leadership meetings. The impact stays inside the company. However, in a public listed company (PLC) , that assumption no longer holds. Visibility changes the equation. Every quarter, financial results are disclosed and judged. Predictability matters as much as performance. When results move unexpectedly, questions follow quickly More Insights

AGOS Asia Sdn Bhd is a Malaysia-based consulting firm specializing in Finance Shared Services and Global Business Services (GBS) transformation. We help global companies streamline finance operations with 15+ years of real-world experience in ERP, RPA, and process optimization in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam. Join Us Now! Finance Project & Transition Manager AGOS Asia is a specialist consulting group focused on digital transformation, Global Business Services set up and implementation, as well as Finance, Procurement & HR transformation. Empowered by technology and coupled with the team's cumulative experience of more than 60 years, AGOS Asia has enabled Fortune 500/FTSE100 companies in technology implementation, build and manage Global Business Services (GBS) and Finance Shared Services (FSS) in Malaysia and across the region. Do you consider yourself as an ambitious Finance professional, ready to utilise your experience and make an impact on new FSSC set up and implementation? Do you prefer learning and growing within a culture of agility, grit and being a self starter? If so, we want you to join our Dream Team to: Work with and be mentored by a group of consultants with deep practitioner experience as CFOs, Head of Global Finance Shared Services Recommend process improvements and design robust to-be processes based on your understanding of Finance Best Practices Project manage Shared Service Center (SSC) transition implementation for our multi-national clients Evaluate technology, implement and provide business requirements to the tech team, influence and manage people, with the aim of helping our clients take their businesses into the next level Work in a hybrid model while staying in close collaboration with the AGOS team and our customers What You Will Be Doing - Primarily: Project Planning & Governance Project Management Develop, monitor and report on implementation roadmap Facilitate fit gap workshops Manage transition process ( knowledge transfer process, training, documentation) Stakeholder engagement and management Monitor stabilisation post transition Gather requirements and design KPI dashboards using Analytics tools Job Requirements What we would like from you: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in FSSC or Consulting Process knowledge and expertise in P2P (invoice processing, payment, T&E, MDM), O2C (Billing, Credit Control, Cash App, MDM), and R2R Involvement in finance transformation project is a plus Past experience in transitioning/migrating activities to or from a FSSC Experience using Oracle ERP is preferred An overarching desire to develop yourself and move ahead of others Learn fast, think fast and can multitask effectively Deliver, on time in full, either through self or through others See a problem, love it and solve it! Self-starter attitude; able to independently deliver work with minimal supervision Agile with a can-do mindset in a fluid and fast-paced environment Excellent command of English, both verbal and written A strong and effective presenter and communicator Ability to manage team and different stakeholders in driving successful completion of projects Professional qualification in Accounting is an added advantage Please contact us at contact@agosasia.com , visit www.agosasia.com , www.agossummit.com About AGOS AGOS Asia is a specialist consulting group focused on digital transformation, Global Business Services set up and implementation, as well as Finance, Procurement & HR transformation. Empowered by technology and coupled with the team's cumulative experience of more than 60 years, AGOS Asia has enabled Fortune 500/FTSE100 companies in technology implementation, build and manage Global Business Services (GBS) and Finance Shared Services (FSS) in Malaysia and across the region. For further information, please refer to www.agosasia.com , www.agossummit.com Our Team More than 15 year’s experience in Finance Transformation, Finance Shared Services and Global Business Services industry More than 15 years experience in Finance Transformation, Finance Shared Services and Global Business Services industry A wealth of Finance Business Partnering, Internal Audit, Corporate Finance, Treasury, Tax, External Audit experience Project Management  Project Migration System Implementation SAP, Oracle system users Training & Development provide Why AGOS Growing and developing with AGOS: Pushing the boundaries on leading edge technology, automation and Robotics to be adopted by organisations Opportunity to work with large, multinational organisations Always on your toes- everyday is a different learning experience! Wide range of experience, with a very diversified portfolio of projects Opportunity to develop your business and Finance process experience You will have the opportunity to make positive impact to the community around you Part of a great Malaysian growth story An approved ICAEW Training Employer (ATE) AGOS Asia Values

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AGOS Asia enables finance teams to unlock data-driven insights through advanced analytics, Power BI dashboards, and performance reporting. As GBS experts in Malaysia, we help organizations enhance financial visibility and smarter decision-making. Finance and Business Analytics Reporting and Analytics has always been a key deliverable by the Finance team. This is an area where a significant amount of time is spent in a monthly process of downloading data from different sources, creating macros for countless excel files and “cutting and pasting” data into email updates or a powerpoint presentation. Traditionally, reports have been static where management team will need to “wait” for a financial management information pack to be sent across on a monthly basis. One of the biggest enhancement provided by technology is allowing the reports to be dynamic and instantaneous , leading to faster decision making and supported by transparent data. Key Insights from Finance and Business Analytics There are 3 main objectives in preparing the relevant reports: A. Finance Shared Services Operational Performance For Captive Finance Shared Services, in order to measure its efficiency and effectiveness, the following Key Performance Indicators(KPI) are commonly monitored: These KPIs can be measured against the top quartile performing Captive Finance Shared Services in a benchmarking exercise. In most cases, a huge deviation vs top quartile organisations indicate an inefficient processes which is more manual in nature. Upon stabilisation of a new Captive Finance Shared Services centre, it will be a good option to perform a benchmarking exercise to understand how your Finance Shared Services centre is performing vs others, either within an industry or a geographical area. KPI 1. Payment on Time How is it reported? % of invoices paid on or before its due date What Insights does it provide? • An indicator of the efficiency of the procure to pay process • An indicator on liquidity and strength of cash flow of an organisation KPI 2. Straight Through Processing of supplier invoices How is it reported? % supplier invoices which can be processed by Finance Shared Services team without further clarification or confirmation by the budget holders What Insights does it provide? • An indicator of the efficiency of the procure to pay process • An indicator of compliance to the process by all relevant stakeholders KPI 3. No. of days for month end close How is it reported? Number of days for the monthly financials of an organisation to be ready for publication What Insights does it provide? • An indicator of the efficiency of the record to report process KPI 4. Balance Sheet Reconciliation Performed On Time How is it reported? % of Balance Sheet Reconciliation which are prepared as per deadline What Insights does it provide? • An indicator of the efficiency of the record to report process KPI 5. % of Unapplied Cash How is it reported? % unmatched cash between bank statement and record as per accounting/ERP system What Insights does it provide? • An indicator of the efficiency of the order to cash process • An indicator on liquidity and strength of cash flow of an organisation B. Compliance and Governance In addition, for an improved Compliance and Governance, the following Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are commonly monitored: KPI 1. Purchase Order Compliance Rate How is it reported? % of invoices matched to a valid Purchase Order What Insights does it provide? • An indicator of compliance to procurement policy by the budget holders in procuring for goods/services KPI 2. Quality of Balance Sheet Reconciliation as per agreed standards How is it reported? % of Balance Sheet Reconciliation completed as per standards set by Global Process Owners What Insights does it provide? • An indicator of quality and compliance KPI 3. % of Restrospective Purchase Orders How is it reported? % of Purchase Orders issued after Invoices have been received or work has commence/goods delivered What Insights does it provide? • An indicator of compliance to procurement policy C. Finance and Business Performance In providing value to the business, KPIs which provides insights on productivity and cash flow will be on top of the agenda for Finance Shared Services centres aiming to move up the value curve in providing value add services to their customers. Days Sales Oustanding (DSO) How is it reported? Average number of days for credit sales to be converted into cash What Insights does it provide? • An indicator on liquidity and strength of cash flow of an organisation KPI 1. Days to Pay vs. Payment Term How is it reported? Average days for an organisation to pay its suppliers compared to payment term as provided by suppliers What Insights does it provide? • An indicator on liquidity via early or late payment by an organisation KPI 2. % of actual operating expenditure/budgeted expenditure How is it reported? Total Operating Expenditure ( per type of spend)/ Budgeted Expenditure What Insights does it provide? • An indicator for productivity savings KPI 3. Benefits of Automating Finance Reporting and Analytics A dynamic view Allow time for analysis instead of report preparation Real Time Reporting An impetus to for an organisation data clean up Key Features of an Optimal Finance and Business Analytics Dashboards Easily accessible, via desktop or mobile Self Service and intuitive Ability to pull data from multiple sources Strong Data integrity and accuracy What are the considerations in developing Finance and business Analytics? Prioritisation in KPIs selection Quality of design of the dashboard Quality of data Storage of data- on premise or Cloud? Finance Talent Upskilling The AGOS Advantage for Finance Analytics Our Finance Domain Expertise Utilising our strong Finance domain expertise, we will provide you with options on standard analytics which provides the necessary insights to help run your Finance Shared Services or Finance function efficiently, effectively and in compliance with the required governance. Where relevant, we will assist you on the customisation of the reports and analytics. Our Finance Automation Implementation We have designed 20+ KPI dashboards, consolidated financial statements and integrated with cloud technology. Our Superuser Business Knowledge We have in dept business user knowledge for key ERP systems, procure to pay solutions, finance consolidation and visualisation tools. Our Change Agent Role We offer training on Finance and business analytics to help upskill your Finance talent

AGOS Asia is an Asian-based firm, helping businesses and companies strive towards excellent practices for finance, human resources(HR) shared services, RPA, Artificial Intelligence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam. Join Us Now! Robotic Process Automation Developer (RPA) Do you want to be a Finance & Business Savvy IT Professional - applying and contributing your skills towards bringing impact to our Multinational Organisations (MNCs) clients? Do you prefer learning and growing within an infusion and wider spectrum of Finance & Business with IT within a MNC setting? If so, we want you to join our Dream Team to: • Work on a wide range of RPA projects with different level of complexities and impact for Finance and Business processes • Learning an end-to-end cycle of the design, development, deployment and support of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in operation of wide spectrum of Global Fortune 500 companies and local public listed companies • Contribute your ideas and drive towards successful implementation • Work with and be inspired and mentored by a group of consultants with deep practitioner experience as CFOs, Head of Global Finance Shared Services • Work remotely while staying in close collaboration with the AGOS team and our customers. What You Will Be Doing - Primarily: Designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining RPA solutions Building activities in search for the particular UI elements and perform operation with numeric data, text or databases Preparing technical documentation, coordinating SIT and UAT with users, and deploying packages to test or production environment Managing and troubleshooting the operation of the robots in meeting service level response commitment Conducting system demo and user training Developing and maintaining advanced reporting, analytics, dashboards and other BI solutions Supervise, review and provide assistance to Junior RPA Developers Job Requirements What we would like from you: Minimum Degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent Minimum 2 years' experience in delivering RPA projects and/or experience in any IT support function discipline Experience in workflow design skills with strong familiarity with UML diagram Highly motivated with persistence and sense of enjoyment in development and troubleshooting Independent, disciplined and a team player Possess the followings skills and experience would bring greater advantage: o Advanced understanding of Document Object Model, familiarity with HTML tags, ability to write JavaScript o Advanced knowledge of SQL, understanding relational database structures o Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows and being able to perform administrative tasks on the system and applications o Knowledge of debugging methods, with practical experience with different tools on different operating systems in different environment o Experience with Data Visualization solutions, expertise in programming languages such as .Net, C#, PHP, SQL and VB o Experience with Hands-on development experience in any one of the market leading RPA platforms i.e. UIPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, Power Automate o Experience in developing Power Bi Dashboards/Reports Note: Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply Should you have any queries, feel free to email us at contact@agosasia.com , visit www.agosasia.com , www.agossummit.com We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in joining our organization. About AGOS AGOS ASIA focuses on transformation for Finance, Procurement & HR processes with an emphasis on enabling technology. Since 2015, the team has provided consultancy and technology implementation services for Finance Shared Services organisation, as well as other MNCs, PLCs and larger SMEs in Malaysia. Moving forward, AGOS ASIA will be pivoting on accelerating transformation and realisation of benefits for its clients through digitalisation and technology adoption. For further information, please refer to www.agosasia.com , www.agossummit.com Our Team More than 15 year’s experience in Finance Transformation, Finance Shared Services and Global Business Services industry More than 15 year’s experience in Finance Transformation, Finance Shared Services and Global Business Services industry A wealth of Finance Business Partnering, Internal Audit, Corporate Finance, Treasury, Tax, External Audit experience Project Management Change Management & Communications Project Migration System Implementation SAP, Oracle system users Training & Development provider Why AGOS Growing and developing with AGOS: Pushing the boundaries on leading edge technology, automation and Robotics to be adopted by organisations Always on your toes- everyday is a different learning experience! Wide range of experience, with a very diversified portfolio of projects Opportunity to manage senior Finance stakeholders/CEOs You will have the opportunity to make positive impact to the community around you Part of a great Malaysian growth story for a start up with rapid expansion AGOS Asia Values

AGOS Asia helps global companies design, build, and optimize Finance Shared Services in Malaysia. Our 15+ years experience GBS consultants deliver scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, governance, and digital finance transformation. Cut Finance Costs & Boost Efficiency with Finance Shared Services in Asia What is Finance Shared Services? Finance Shared Services (FSS) is a proven operating model that consolidates and streamlines finance processes — enabling organizations to deliver high-quality, cost-effective financial operations at scale. Since the mid-1980s, Fortune 500 leaders like General Electric, Shell, HP, and Procter & Gamble have used FSS to gain competitive advantage. Today, over 80% of Fortune 500 companies operate shared services centers — and the model is rapidly gaining traction among Fortune 1000 firms in Asia. Scope of Finance Shared Services Finance Shared Services commence with transactional activities which have the highest opportunity for standardisation and are voluminous. Within the Finance Shared Services Value Curve, an evolution on the scope of services can be illustrated as follows: Transactional Finance Procure to Pay Order To Cash Record To Report Master Data Management Value Add Finance Product Costing Budgeting & Forecasting Dispute Management & Analysis Tax & Treasury Operations Strategic Finance Finance Controllership Finance Data Analytics Business Data Analytics Activities such as invoice processing, payment for supplier invoices and employee claims are within Procure To Pay, credit collection ( Order To Cash) and reporting and reconciliation ( Record To Report). Finance Shared Services can be further expanded to be a Global Business Services through inclusion of other pillars as below: A fully functioning and optimised Global Business Services will provide the agility which organisations need to scale up rapidly and in navigating the unchartered or choppy waters ahead.. Common reasons in embarking on Finance Shared Services Some of the common reasons for organisations to embark on Finance Shared Services include this being part of a wider Target Operating Model for their business, with an objective of securing further competitive edge and enhancing their leadership position within the industry. Finance Shared Services and Global Business Services is a key enabler for businesses to transform and achieve their new target operating model. Mergers and acquisitions is another impetus for implementation of Finance Shared Services as processes and reporting will need to be standardized and optimized. In addition, the ways of working of the newly merged organisation requires establishment and More and more, in demonstration of their efficiency, agility and ability to provide insights, organisations which are looking towards a listing status or in a funding application process will implement Shared Services in order to deliver the required results. Benefits of Finance Shared Services Increased Effectiveness & Efficiencies Improved Governance & Control Building of a tech savvy & digital Finance talent Greater transparency & insights supported by data Key Considerations in having Finance Shared Services Global Process Owners An organisation should nurture its process experts as a readiness activity prior to implementing a Finance Shared Services. Process experts can be equipped with learning and development opportunities to be a Global or Regional Process Owners, who will then drive standardisation of processes going forward. They are also instrumental in evaluating the required technology to enable the standardised global processes. Single ERP implementation Consideration of a single ERP platform implementation which will provide a platform for greater efficiencies to be realised via the Shared Services strategy. Some organisations will consider this as a good opportunity for transformation with both ERP and Finance Shared Services implementation. Service Management Understanding the importance of managing an effective Finance Shared Services via self-service performance dashboard, key performance indicators and excellent customer engagement. Digitalisation & Automation Readiness in the use of technology in the ways of working within the Finance Shared Services, such as in monitoring and executing projects as well as in automating the core finance and shared services processes. Pros and Cons of Finance Shared Services PROs 1. Increase productivity from better efficiency and effectiveness for the organisation 2. Higher agility in responding towards business needs- either scaling up or wide - geographically 3. Pushing Finance talent to be digitally savvy CONs 1. Lack of understanding of business needs 2. Risk of lower customer centricity Setting up Finance Shared Services in Malaysia According to AT Kearney Global Services Location Index , Malaysia is ranked 3rd in terms of attractiveness in setting up a global services centre, behind China and India. Malaysia is also ranked 2nd in South East Asia and 12th in the world in terms of Ease Of Doing Business and 1st In Asia for Cost of Doing Business. With its multilingual talent and a strong pool of Finance talent in Malaysia equipped with globally recognised professional accounting qualifications, Malaysia is able to offer an attractive value proposition as a location of choice. Multinationals which have chosen to locate and continuously grow their Shared Services in Malaysia include Shell, British American Tobacco, Novartis, Alcon Laboratories and Dell, amongst others. Click here to explore the success pathway for Shared Services Centers (SSCs) - 'How can a new start-up Shared Services Centre achieve successful transformation? The AGOS Advantage for Finance Shared Services We are a group of Shared Services Practitioners with > 15 years of Finance Shared Services and Shared Services experience. We have been Senior Finance Leadership Team members and have the experience in developing Target Operating Model and successfully implementing Finance Transformation strategy for MNCs from US, UK, Germany, Japan, Korea. We strengthen the ecosystem offering by providing a ready to execute management team for Finance Shared Services set up in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Managed large Finance Shared Services team of >100 pax and strengthened the ecosystem offerings by providing a ready-to-execute management team for Finance Shared Services set up in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Effective change agents for your organisation and team by us “proving” to the team on efficient and effective Finance practices. Strong network with CFOs and Senior Finance Leadership team (Head of FSS, Head of GBS, Head of Finance Transformation) of MNCs in Southeast Asia. Implemented 6 Captive Finance Shared Services setup for global organisations within the Pharmaceutical, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Chemical , software, irrigation, media industry. Ready to Transform Your Finance Operations? Name Email Company Position Message Send Thanks for submitting! 📅 [Schedule Your FSS Strategy Call] see how you can streamline processes and scale faster. Ready to Transform Your Finance Operations? Click here to Schedule Your FSS Strategy Call

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AGOS Asia empowers finance teams with intelligent automation, RPA, and digital transformation solutions. As Global Business Services (GBS) experts in Malaysia, we help organizations streamline finance operations with future-ready technology. Finance Digital Transformation Need for Digital Transformation in Finance According to the Future Of Jobs Report by the World Economic Forum , Finance roles feature prominently within the top 20 roles to be disrupted by digital transformation and automation. This includes roles such as data entry clerks, accounting and payroll clerks, accountants, auditors and Business Services Managers which have been identified as job roles which are decreasing in demand across industries. 2024 SKILLS OUTLOOK Analytical thinking & innovation Active learning & learning strategies Creativity, originality & initiative Technology design & programming Critical thinking & analysis 6. Complex problem-solving 7. Leadership & social influence 8. Emotional intelligence 9. Reasoning, problem solving & ideation 10. System analysis & evaluation Accounting, bookkeeping & payroll clerks Data entry clerks DECLINING ROLES 75 MILLION Assembly and factory workers Client information & customers service workers Administrative & executive secretaries Business services & administration managers Why is this the case and does this apply to all activities within Finance processes? Top Priorities in Transforming Finance Functions Finance activities can be compartmentalised into low complexity, voluminous and repetitive and higher in complexity and stakeholder engagement required. The activities which are typically called Transactional Finance such as invoice processing, payment, receipts allocation and month end reporting is most susceptible to automation as rules and scenarios can be applied in managing them. It is important to evaluate your Finance function – locally, regionally and globally and understand what activities exist before categorising them in the respective buckets. Key Success Factors 1 Understanding how effective and efficient your Finance function is via a Benchmarking study, with clarity on gaps and action plans 2 Transparent, Up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documentation 3 Availability of process experts who understands the current processes with the ability to propose future processes, enabled by technology solutions 4 Effective change management which is able to successfully communicate the case for change and in embedding the new ways of working 5 Understanding the competency gap, doing a Training Need Analysis within the Finance team is critical to ensure success in understanding and embedding new digital practices Technology Components to Leverage On ERP Enterprise Resource Planning is a suite of integrated applications across various functions such as Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and Human Resources. And ERP system allows an organization to collect, store, manage, and interpret data from many business activities. The current trend with ERP is a move towards cloud based instead of on-premise. Global Finance Shared Services Centres a key partner for organisations to be successful in implementation of either a cloud base or a single instance ERP platform. Business Intelligence and data visualization (data analytics) A critical technology to be mastered by Finance professionals as Finance Data Analytics helps organizations to gain insights into their financial data and implement indicative action to improve performance. Financial Analytics elevate Finance Shared Services professionals to be a valued business partner if the insights are able to drive value such as productivity and cash flow savings. Robotics Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence A software which automate the activities or tasks which are rule based and repetitive, offering a virtual workforce to organisations. The talent can be freed up of manual activities and allowed to focus on higher value add activities, make judgmental calls, handle exceptions and provide oversight. Transactional Finance processes are good candidates for RPA. Process Mining Process mining is a technique designed to discover, monitor and improve real processes by extracting event logs of ERP, with a choice of either real time or otherwise. Benefits of process mining include a factual discovery of process non compliance and financial implication, as well as control gaps. Process mining is now increasing applied within Procure To Pay , Record To Report activities of Global Finance Shared Services and is used to identify bottlenecks, action items and inefficiencies within the process in a tangible way. Blockchain A blockchain is a distributed database which is shared among the nodes of a computer network. This is a newer area for Finance processes application but some Global Finance Shared Services have explore applications within Order To Cash, trade finance, intercompany transactions, and reconciliation. A space to watch in the future. The AGOS Advantage for Digital Transformation We are a group of Shared Services Practitioners with > 15 years of Finance Shared Services and Shared Services experience. We have been Senior Finance Leadership Team members and have the experience in driving implementation of large scale technology projects such as single instance ERP implementation, finance automation and RPA for Finance for organisations within FMCG, Fintech, pharmaceutical, public sector, shipping, retail clothing and automative Our Finance Domain Expertise We help Finance Shared Services and Chief Finance Officers in readiness activities, blueprinting, implementation and change management for ERP Implementation, Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Automation of Finance Processes and Automation of global Finance consolidation and Finance Analytics. Our Finance Automation Implementation Thus far, we have implemented 60+ Finance related RPA processes, ERP ( Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, SAGE) , procure to pay solutions ( Esker, Ariba), visualisation tools, finance consolidation tools. Our Superuser Business Knowledge We have in dept business user knowledge for key ERP systems, procure to pay solutions, finance consolidation and visualisation tools. Our Change Agent Role We are effective change agents for your team in undergoing finance digital transformation. With our experience in managing 300 to 600 staff strength within Global FSS, we are able to bring out the best in the teams we work with.

Discover how AGOS Asia has delivered successful GBS and Finance Transformation projects for global clients. Explore ERP implementation, shared services, and digital finance case studies. What It Means How organizations are responding in practice — the decisions made, trade-offs faced, and lessons learned. Finance Shared Services Implementation 1 Explore how AGOS Asia implemented a Finance Shared Services model for a global client in Malaysia. This case study showcases our GBS-led approach to optimizing finance operations and driving transformation results. Finance Analytics Implementation Discover how AGOS Asia implemented a finance analytics solution for a leading GBS client. Learn how data-driven insights improved performance, control, and reporting efficiency. Finance Shared Services Implementation - Design Stage Discover how AGOS Asia designed a Finance Shared Services model for a global client, focusing on governance, process design, and scalability. This case study highlights our GBS-led approach to building an efficient finance delivery framework in Malaysia. Finance Shared Services Implementation 2 Discover how AGOS Asia implemented a scalable Finance Shared Services solution for a multinational client in Malaysia. This case study highlights measurable efficiency gains and GBS-driven finance transformation outcomes. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation See how AGOS Asia implemented an ERP system to streamline finance operations and enable GBS transformation. This case study showcases measurable results in efficiency, integration, and business performance for a global client in Malaysia. Process Improvement for a Global Shipping Agency Explore how AGOS Asia improved finance and operational processes for a global shipping agency. This case study showcases our GBS-driven approach to increasing efficiency, reducing manual tasks, and enhancing financial control.

AGOS Asia is an Asian-based firm, helping businesses and companies strive towards excellent practices for finance, human resources(HR) shared services, RPA, Artificial Intelligence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam. Join Us Now! Finance Project & Business Analyst Do you want to sharpen your skills as a Finance and Accounting professional, utilising technology where relevant? Would you like to learn to be a value add Finance practitioner in providing insights to our clients, helping them to grow by leaps and bounds? Do you prefer learning and growing within a culture of agility, grit and being a self starter? If so, we want you to join our growing Team to: Work with and be mentored by a group of consultants with deep practitioner experience as CFOs, Head of Global Finance Shared Services Learn and understand Best Practice Finance processes, provide process improvements recommendations, and design robust to-be processes Learn how to project manage Shared Service Center (SSC) transition implementation for our multi-national clients Learn how to evaluate technology, implement and provide business requirements to the tech team, influence and manage people, with the aim of helping our clients take their businesses into the next level Learn an end-to-end cycle of the design, development, deployment and support of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in operation of wide spectrum of Global Fortune 500 companies and local public listed companies Hybrid working while staying in close collaboration with the AGOS team and our customers. What You Will Be Doing - Primarily: Support in Project Planning & Governance Support in Project Management Finance Processes and Flowcharts documentation for P2P, O2C, R2R Coordinate transition process ( e.g. knowledge transfer process) Prepare presentation materials and support in presentation to the governance team Engage stakeholders and document feedback provided Perform process understanding for RPA processes, design To-Be Processes Design Analytics Dashboards Job Requirements What we would like from you: 3-5 years of working experience Past Audit/Finance Manager /Finance Shared Services experience is a must Involvement in finance transformation project is preferred Experience using Oracle ERP is preferred Experience in Power Bi Dashboards development An overarching desire to develop yourself and move ahead of others Learn fast, think fast and can multitask effectively Self-starter attitude; able to independently deliver work with minimal supervision Agile with a can-do mindset in a fluid and fast-paced environment Excellent command of English, both verbal and written A strong and effective presenter and communicator Ability to manage different stakeholders in driving successful completion of projects Professional qualification in Accounting Please contact us at contact@agosasia.com , visit www.agosasia.com , www.agossummit.com About AGOS AGOS Asia is a specialist consulting group focused on digital transformation, Global Business Services set up and implementation, as well as Finance, Procurement & HR transformation. Empowered by technology and coupled with the team's cumulative experience of more than 60 years, AGOS Asia has enabled Fortune 500/FTSE100 companies in technology implementation, build and manage Global Business Services (GBS) and Finance Shared Services (FSS) in Malaysia and across the region. For further information, please refer to www.agosasia.com , www.agossummit.com Our Team More than 15 year’s experience in Finance Transformation, Finance Shared Services and Global Business Services industry A wealth of Finance Business Partnering, Internal Audit, Corporate Finance, Treasury, Tax, External Audit experience Project Management  Project Migration System Implementation SAP, Oracle system users Training & Development provide Why AGOS Growing and developing with AGOS: Pushing the boundaries on leading edge technology, automation and Robotics to be adopted by organisations Opportunity to work with large, multinational organisations Always on your toes- everyday is a different learning experience! Wide range of experience, with a very diversified portfolio of projects Opportunity to develop your business, Finance , HR, Procurement process experience You will have the opportunity to make positive impact to the community around you Part of a great Malaysian growth story An approved ICAEW Training Employer (ATE) AGOS Asia Values

AGOS Asia is an Asian-based firm, helping businesses and companies strive towards excellent practices for finance, human resources(HR) shared services, RPA, Artificial Intelligence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam. Join Us Now! Marketing Communications & Change Analyst Do you want to be part of a fast growing consulting firm consisting of Finance & Business Savvy IT Professionals? You will have the opportunity to learn and hone your communications and change management skills in our projects with MNCs clients. AGOS ASIA focuses on transformation for Finance, Procurement & HR processes with an emphasis on enabling technology. Since 2015, the team has provided consultancy and technology implementation services for Finance Shared Services organisation, as well as other MNCs, PLCs and larger SMEs in Malaysia. Moving forward, AGOS ASIA will be pivoting on accelerating transformation and realisation of benefits for its clients through digitalisation and technology adoption. One of the most concerning aspect within digital transformation is on the people and mindset change. How do we address questions such as role uncertainty and upskilling required? If you would like to take up this challenge, we would like to have a conversation with you! What You Will Be Doing - Primarily: Develop & execute PR & Comms roadmap in line with AGOS strategic focus & growth trajectory Content writing for blogs, website, social media platform; Manage and maintain digital media platform Review and manage collaterals design Supervises development of corporate and program materials Organisation of events ( annual AGOS Summit www.agossummit.com ), f2f or virtual Support Change Management and communication activities on a project basis Job Requirements What we would like from you: Minimum Degree in Mass Comms, English, Marketing, Psychology, Graphic Design or equivalent; Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply Excellent written and verbal communication skills; For those with experience: 1-2 years experience within corporate comms role, preferably with MNCs, or 1-2 years experience working in a marketing, PR, design or corporate comms role; Strong computer skills, including MS office suite and relevant design software required; Eager to self-learn the latest web/digital media technologies; Highly motivated, great personality with persistence and sense of enjoyment in learning and growing with Team AGOS; Independent, disciplined and a team player; Do share of egs of previous digital media/content work/portfolio Please contact us at contact@agosasia.com , visit www.agosasia.com , www.agossummit.com About AGOS AGOS ASIA focuses on transformation for Finance, Procurement & HR processes with an emphasis on enabling technology. Since 2015, the team has provided consultancy and technology implementation services for Finance Shared Services organisation, as well as other MNCs, PLCs and larger SMEs in Malaysia. Moving forward, AGOS ASIA will be pivoting on accelerating transformation and realisation of benefits for its clients through digitalisation and technology adoption. For further information, please refer to www.agosasia.com , www.agossummit.com Our Team More than 15 year’s experience in Finance Transformation, Finance Shared Services and Global Business Services industry More than 15 year’s experience in Finance Transformation, Finance Shared Services and Global Business Services industry A wealth of Finance Business Partnering, Internal Audit, Corporate Finance, Treasury, Tax, External Audit experience Project Management Change Management & Communications Project Migration System Implementation SAP, Oracle system users Training & Development provider Why AGOS Growing and developing with AGOS: Pushing the boundaries on leading edge technology, automation and Robotics to be adopted by organisations Always on your toes- everyday is a different learning experience! Wide range of experience, with a very diversified portfolio of projects Opportunity to manage senior Finance stakeholders/CEOs You will have the opportunity to make positive impact to the community around you Part of a great Malaysian growth story for a start up with rapid expansion AGOS Asia Values