Account Payable Analyst

Michael Page; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Account Payable Analyst in Malaysia to process financial data and manage Accounts Payable activities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, experience in an accounting role, and good communication skills in English. This permanent position offers career growth and the opportunity to work in a reputable financial services organization in Petaling Jaya. Join a professional and supportive environment where your contributions matter.

Benefits

Career growth opportunity

Professional working environment

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in an accounting position.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze financial data related to Accounts Payable.
• Co-ordinate accounting activities associated with Accounts Payable.
• Maintain Accounts Payable accounts and reconcile with General Ledger.
• Prepare and post accruals into general ledger.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant College or University degree (Accounting/Finance)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze financial data related to the Accounts Payable system.
• Co-ordinate all accounting activities associated with Accounts Payable and the processing of such transactions between the respective Client Entities in line with Client functional policies.
• Ensures timely and satisfactory resolution of Accounts Payable queries Role specific
• Maintain the Accounts Payable accounts as per Purchase Ledger and perform reconciliation of it to General Ledger.
• Prepare supplier reconciliations, investigating any differences promptly.
• Investigate any unallocated payments in the suspense account and assign them to the correct accounts payable in a timely manner.
• Performs postings with a good understanding of the applicable General Ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions for GL accounting.
• Aged balance analysis.
• Collect and maintain backup documentation for all transactions to ensure an Audit Trail exists.
• Prepare and post accruals into general ledger, defer charge where appropriate, advances and prepayments, etc.
• Reconcile and analyze suspense accounts, dispatch actions arising from the monthly reconciliation.
• Assist in the maintenance of documentation and communication of all Account Payable accounting related matters to ensure overall consistency.
• The production of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls.
• To undertake as directed ad-hoc projects, investigations and analysis.
• Contributes to all team objectives and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education: Relevant College or University degree ideally in Accounting/ Finances.
• Working Experience: Experience in an accounting position.
• Accounting knowledge and skills.
• Experience in a multinational environment is an advantage.
• Languages: Good level of English language.

Benefits & Location

• Opportunity to work in a reputable financial services organization in Petaling Jaya.
• Permanent position with potential for career growth.
• Exposure to a professional and supportive working environment.

If you are passionate about accounting and finance and are looking for a rewarding role as an Account Payable Analyst, we encourage you to apply today!