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Assistant Manager, APAC Financial Systems

Job ID 10164480 Location Shanghai, Mainland China Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Nov. 11, 2026
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Job Summary:

Job Requirements

The Assistant Manager of APAC Financial Systems will primarily lead the strategy setting and day-to-day sustainment operations for Credit to Cash (CTC), Source to Pay (STP), Travel & Expense (T&E), Banking processes, US and Local GAAP, Statutory and Management Reporting, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting and Revenue Recognition in the APAC markets, with a main focus in SAP and related systems. This will include partnering with the Enterprise, International and Regional leaders in the different supported areas, such as APAC Controllership, Disney Worldwide Shared Services, APAC Tax, Finance, Sourcing & Procurement and Business Operations amongst others.


Responsibilities


As part of the day-to day activities, the role will liaise with the different business stakeholders on system strategies leading to process improvement and technology solution implementations. The role will participate in the selection of technology tools, identification and specification of systems enhancements, oversee testing strategies, govern master data, assist with implementation on compliance and controls around the mentioned processes and troubleshoot end user issues. This role will also participate in the management of project life cycle of a number of business initiatives including but not limited to new business integration, and financial systems and process upgrades that will lead to supporting modernization efforts. 

 

The role will also have a focus on the following main types of initiatives, within the mentioned process areas:

  • Business Transformation projects, including process automation of customer billing and invoice delivery, Banking interfaces for Mass Payment programs as well as Electronic Bank Statements, Coupa STP system with emphasis on PO and non-PO procurement and Accounts Payables processes, implementation of Procurement card and T&E cards with the use of Concur system, etc.
  • Business Transformation projects, including process optimization/automation and new technology implementation supporting Accounting Processes and Financial Reporting including BW and SAP HANA data sources.
  • AI and intelligent automation initiatives, including identifying, evaluating and piloting AI-enabled use cases (e.g. generative AI assistants, intelligent document processing, anomaly detection and predictive analytics) across finance processes, in partnership with Technology, Data and Governance teams.
  • Integration of acquired companies, including operational integration of any businesses outside of standard TWDC systems and processes, migration to SAP and retirement of legacy systems
  • Regulatory and compliance initiatives, including changes in Tax laws, implementation of country-specific Electronic Invoicing solutions and AP/AR reporting mandates, etc.


Work Experience

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business, or a related field
  • 5 years work experience with financial or accounting, preferably in a large SAP installation
  • Strong business background in its core areas, well-rounded knowledge of SAP system as well as project management skills
  • Proficient in SAP ECC/S4 HANA FICO, Source To Pay, Order to Cash, Coupa, Concur and Banking business processes
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in managing projects of medium to large scale and implemented change initiatives as a technical expert within a specified product or process area
  • AI awareness, including a working understanding of AI and generative AI capabilities and limitations, hands-on use of AI productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, SAP Joule), and the ability to assess where AI can add value to finance processes while respecting data privacy, security and responsible AI principles.
  • Experience in service delivery in a high performing customer service and support organization
  • Excellent communication skills,
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, and adaptable to business priority changes with ease.
  • Good written and verbal English knowledge




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