Manager/Senior Manager, Fintech Solution (Bangkok Based, Relocation Provided)

About this role

• About Agoda
• At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.
• Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.
• No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.
• Get to Know our Team:
• Agoda has taken many great strides in recent years, expanding our reach around the globe as well as our list of travel products. A critical driver to this success has been the team of Agoda Finance. We keep a steady hand on maintaining day-to-day financial operations while also keeping an eye out for future opportunities. Not only do we have the unique role of balancing risk management with continued innovation and growth, we also serve as a means of empowerment for both our team members and those within the company. Having experimentation and data analysis deeply ingrained in our culture, we provide the strategic insights Agoda’s business leaders need to push into new territories in sustainable and scalable ways. We also prioritize career development in Agoda Finance. Every function within the team has a well-defined career track with clear goals and development targets each step of the way.
• The Opportunity:
• As a Manager/Senior Manager, you’ll spearhead our team’s growth, leveraging your extensive experience to architect and refine finance systems and processes. Your role as a tech-savvy finance expert will see you collaborating with finance users, IT, Product, and various business units, driving innovation and efficiency. We seek a results-driven professional with a commanding presence and the ability to articulate expert insights to stakeholders. You’ll thrive on autonomy, navigate complexities with ease, and employ stellar interpersonal skills to forge strong partnerships across functions. Your influential communication will be vital in propelling business enhancements and strategic value. Join us and become a pivotal force in our financial technology evolution.
• In this transformative role, you will:
• Collaborate with finance teams (Pay-in, Treasury, GL, etc.) to streamline operations, improve systems, and ensure smooth daily and month-end processes.
• Address operational issues and drive continuous improvements in Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and GL operations.
• Co-lead projects, focusing on solutioning, process design, implementation, and BAU handover.
• Act as a techno-functional specialist, influencing business decisions and advocating for company-wide benefits.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and test adaptable finance tech solutions, enhancing functionality and user satisfaction.
• Prioritize finance opportunities across quarterly, short-term, and long-term goals, targeting risk reduction, efficiency, data quality, and compliance.
• Collaborate on designing scalable and resilient finance systems architecture to meet evolving needs.
• Define and analyze key metrics for finance systems (Pay-in, Pay-out, Accounting, Treasury, etc.), identifying improvement opportunities and implementing solutions.
• Deepen expertise in finance processes and tech within the travel domain.
• What you’ll Need to Succeed:
• Over 10 years in finance systems and operations, with a focus on any of the finance domains (pay-in, Pay-out, GL, Treasury) domain in the tech and e-commerce sectors.
• A track record as a techno functional expert in finance systems, driving operational excellence and authoritative guidance.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and the ability to sway decisions.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Have decent understanding of risk and controls related finance systems and processes
• Familiar with the top KPIs for finance verticals such as Pay-in, Treasury, GL touching on finance systems as well as finance business side
• Excellent stakeholder management with exceptional presentation skills.
• Capability to work alongside Product, Tech, and Finance teams on various projects and initiatives.
• Exceptional numerical, analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills, coupled with the ability to innovate and make critical judgements.
• Basic SQL proficiency
• A keen eye for detail, self-motivation, and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and learning.
• A high level of dependability, urgency, results-orientation, and strong business acumen.
• It’s Great if you have:
• Experience working in finance cross-functions (Finance operations, tax etc.)
• Familiar with local/US GAAP and knowledge & compliance in financial & accounting management
• Experience in project management using various methodologies (e.g. Agile, SDLC)
• Experience working in data analytics
• Experience working with Oracle fusion ERP or SAP
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tool
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• Equal Opportunity Employer
• At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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• We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.