Account Payable (Korean & Thai Speaker)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant specializing in the Food Retail sector. The role involves managing the full Accounts Payable cycle, ensuring compliance with local tax laws, and handling vendor inquiries in Korean and Thai. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance-related fields and prior experience in high-volume environments. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential, along with fluency in Korean and Thai for effective communication.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
• Prior experience in Food Retail or high-volume multi-site environment.
• Experience with international vendor payments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full Accounts Payable cycle for vendors.
• Ensure compliance with Korean VAT and Thai Withholding Tax.
• Prepare AP aging reports and support financial closing.

Skills

Fluency in Korean

Fluency in Thai

Proficiency in English

Strong Excel skills

Vendor payment management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

This role is for an Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant in the Food Retail Industry. The primary function is to manage the full AP cycle, including processing, and executing payments for high-volume vendor invoices, with a specific focus on Korean and Thai markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing & Payment:
  • Manage the full Accounts Payable (AP) cycle, including receiving, verifying, coding, and processing high-volume vendor invoices, particularly those originating from Korean and Thai suppliers.
  • Ensure all invoices and payment requests comply with company policies and local country tax regulations (e.g., Korean VAT, Thai Withholding Tax).
  • Prepare and execute weekly/monthly payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements to vendors in both local and foreign currencies.
• Reconciliation and Reporting:
  • Perform regular vendor statement reconciliations for Korean and Thai vendors to resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes specific to AP for both markets.
  • Prepare AP aging reports and other ad‑hoc financial reports as required by management.
• Communication and Compliance:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all AP‑related inquiries from Korean and Thai vendors, internal Procurement, and Retail Operations teams.
  • Translate and interpret financial documents, contracts, and communication between Korean, Thai, and English, ensuring accuracy in all financial records.
  • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of AP best practices and local statutory compliance in both Korea and Thailand.
• System and Documentation:
  • Accurately maintain vendor master data and financial records within the ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
  • Assist in streamlining and documenting Purchase‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes for efficiency and control.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive experience in an Accounts Payable or general accounting role.
  • Prior experience working in the Food Retail, FMCG, or a high‑volume multi‑site retail environment is highly preferred.
  • Experience with international vendor payments and multi‑currency transactions is a plus.
• Language Proficiency (Essential):
  • Fluent in Korean (written and spoken) to communicate effectively with Korean vendors and support the Korean market team.
  • Fluent in Thai (written and spoken) to communicate effectively with Thai vendors and manage Thai market transactions.
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken) for internal corporate communication.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

Skills

Korean or Thai Working proficiency.

Education

Bachelor Degree