Account Payable Analyst

PSA BDP; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a motivated Account Payable Analyst. This role requires managing high volumes of invoices, ensuring accurate trade cost accruals, and collaborating with internal teams. Applicants should have a degree in Accounting or related fields, strong communication skills, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with ERP systems is a plus. The company is focused on providing excellent exposure to global processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in related fields.
• Experience in GBS/SSC/BPO environment preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Capture and book accounts payable cost accruals against trade invoices.
• Process invoices from logistics providers.
• Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Contribute to business process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Effective professional English communication

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Background

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Account Payable Analyst to join our Finance Shared Service Centre based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role in a fast-paced and demanding environment, high volume and support multiple European entities. Besides that, we are offering excellent exposure to enterprise systems, global processes and cross functional collaboration. The Account Payable Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely booking of trade invoices into the company’s system called Meridian, ensuring proper trade cost accruals. This role involves working extensively with the Document Management System (DMS) and processing invoices from a wide range of vendors including carriers, trucking companies, airlines and customs service providers.

Key Responsibilities

Capture and book accounts payable cost accruals against trade invoices received via Document Management System in line with company policies and accounting standards.

Record and reconcile trade cost accruals against supplier invoices.

Process invoices received from logistics providers (carriers, truckers, airlines, customs brokers).

Ensure all invoices are correctly matched, coded and approved through the DMS using various set of statuses.

Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies working closely with internal finance stakeholders and approvers located worldwide.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operation, logistic) to ensure consistency and efficiency in processes.

Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all transactions.

Meet deadlines and adapt quickly to evolving priorities in a high-volume transaction.

Contribute to business process improvement initiatives within the Procure to Pay (PTP) function.

Assist in data migration, integration and testing efforts related to system upgrade.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

Bachelor’s degree and above in Accounting, Finance, Economic, Business, Information System, Data Analytic or related fields (or equivalent work experience).

Effective professional English communication skill required.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

Experience in or familiar with GBS/SSC/BPO module, environment and work nature is preferred.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar) preferred.

High attention to detail, accuracy, strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach and independence.

Good organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment with competing priorities with multiple entities and cross-functional teams.