Team
Finance
Location
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Job Type
Full-time
The role at a glance
Get to Know the Team
Procure-to-Pay (PTP) team is responsible for processing and managing outgoing payments for our company, ensuring payments are made promptly. We collaborate with different team to support seamless financial operations and contribute to successful month-end closing activities.
Get to Know the Role
We are looking for a senior finance operations leader to own Grab's Procure-to-Pay (PTP) function across Southeast Asia and new markets.
You will shape how PTP runs and grows, not just keep it running. You will set the multi-year PTP strategy and operating model.
You will move the function from processing transactions to managing exceptions through straight-through processing, automation and AI. You will also fix upstream processes and policies so fewer exceptions happen in the first place.
Your goal is to scale PTP alongside Grab's growth without adding headcount at the same rate, while keeping strong controls and a simple experience for suppliers and employees.
You will report to the management team of Finance Global Process Owner and be base at our Malaysia office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
The Critical Tasks You Will Perform
Set PTP strategy and operating model. Define the multi-year roadmap with the Finance Global Process Owner (GPO) team. Decide what to standardise, automate,, and explain the trade-offs to senior Finance leadership.
Drive transformation at scale. Lead the move to straight-through processing and touchless invoice-to-pay using Oracle, Concur, AppZen, TripBiz and AI/agentic tools. Set clear targets (for example STP rate, cost per invoice, first-time-right) and deliver against them.
Fix problems upstream. Work with Procurement, Country Finance and business teams to tighten policies, improve how master data and purchase orders come in, and remove the root causes of exceptions.
Own controls and compliance. Be accountable for SOX compliance, audit readiness and payment integrity across all PTP processes, so we pay the right supplier the right amount at the right time.
Own the employee spend experience. Lead Company Expense Policy (CEP) and T&E operations, including expense claims, corporate cards and travel platforms, and make them simple and compliant for employees.
Lead major change programmes. Be PTP's executive owner for ERP changes, M&A integrations and new market launches, from design through to stable operations after go-live.
Manage strategic vendor ecosystems. Hold technology and enterprise partners accountable for performance through clear governance, SLAs, and commercial levers, ensuring seamless integration with internal operations.
Build the leadership bench. Lead a multi-site team through independent managers. Plan succession, build skills in automation and analytics, and keep the team engaged through change.
Report on performance and risk. Give leadership clear reporting on PTP KPIs and risks, with mitigation plans and early warning on emerging issues.
Skills you need
What Essential Skills You Will Need
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business from a recognised university
15+ years in finance operations, with at least 8 years leading PTP/AP or wider shared services functions in a regional or global environment, including managing managers
Experience leading multi-country, multi-site PTP operations.
A proven record of leading large transformations (ERP migrations, M&A integrations, automation programmes) that delivered measurable results without disrupting operations or controls
A strong record of using AI and automation to redesign processes, with measurable gains in productivity, quality or cost, not just pilots
Deep knowledge of SOX, internal controls design and audit readiness in finance operations
Strong working knowledge of Oracle Fusion (or an equivalent ERP), Concur and T&E platforms
Working knowledge of Southeast Asia tax rules and e-invoicing requirements
Set priorities and make trade-offs using data, and to explain decisions clearly to both senior leadership and frontline teams
Senior stakeholder management: able to rationalize with Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Country Finance and Internal Audit without direct authority
Communicate well in English
Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, MICPA or equivalent)
Familiarity with Taiwan, including its e-invoicing (GUI) environment
Proficiency in Mandarin or another regional language would be advantageous
Experience in a high-growth tech or platform business with complex, high-volume transactions
About Grab and Our Workplace
Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.
Life at Grab
Life at Grab
We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:
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With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
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We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours
What We Stand For At Grab
We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.
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Meet the Finance team
Our Finance team is the engine that fuels our growth. We’re responsible for all financial matters – but beyond numbers, we steer Grab's strategic course. Providing valuable insights and advice, we ensure Grab's position as the region's number one superapp.
I enjoy working in the Finance team at Grab because no two days are the same. We rise to the occasion and are empowered to make a difference. The collaborative spirit within the team gives me the motivation I need to succeed in ever-changing environments.
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Gurpreet Kaur Senior Manager, Technology Sourcing
Joining Grab nearly seven years ago was a leap into the start-up world for me. Working here provided more than just a challenge; it allowed me to dive into hands-on and operational tasks, broadening my scope from tax advisory to M&A and corporate finance. What makes Grab special for me is not just the professional growth but the lasting friendships formed.
Pauline Leow Regional Head of Finance Projects & Chief Financial Officer
I'm part of the SOX Compliance team working under the CFO office here at Grab. The dynamic nature of Grab's evolving business keeps me on my toes, posing new challenges every day. But, these challenges allowed me to grow into a senior role, and each day, I continue to learn and shape my career. The main thing that stands out to me about Grab is the diverse and friendly team. Even though we mostly collaborate online, everyone is driven to work as a close-knit team. We share office days and have offsites that are filled with activities to strengthen our bond!
Davy Sanh SOX Manager
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