Accountant

MKS Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance organization in Penang is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the finance team by managing the accounts payable function. The successful candidate will perform duties such as processing invoices, managing employee expense claims, and preparing multi-currency payments. Candidates should have a degree in accounting and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with Oracle EBS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting.
• Experience with project implementation and system enhancements is preferred.
• Highly organized and proactive with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming invoices from vendors and ensure accuracy.
• Review employee expense claims.
• Prepare payment runs in multiple currencies.

Skills

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Experience with Oracle EBS

Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles

Processing multi-currency transactions

MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Oracle EBS

MS Office

Job description

Overview

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As an Accountant, you will partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to support the finance team in providing an accurate and efficient accounts payable function for the organization. In this role, you will report to the General Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities: Accounts Payable (AP) function

• Invoice processing: receiving and reviewing incoming invoices from vendors, ensuring they are accurate, properly authorized, and matching the company's purchase orders
• Review employee expense claims, ensuring they are in line with the employee expenses policy and resolve queries with individuals and managers
• Obtain appropriate authorization for all supplier invoices and employee expenses
• Prepare payment runs in multiple currencies and post payments in system
• Ensure all suppliers and employees are paid accurately and on time
• Respond to supplier and colleague’s queries in an appropriate and timely manner
• Ensure accounts payable records are filed correctly and efficiently
• Identify areas where processes could be made more efficient and offer solutions
• Maintain AP Ledger. Regularly review aged creditors and invoices in process and take proactive steps to reduce these as required
• Resolve payment/processing queries efficiently and on time
• Record-keeping. Maintaining accurate and organized records of all account payable transactions, invoices, and payment documentation

Other duties

• Responsible for quarterly central bank reporting (IIP & etc)
• Assist with month/ year end procedures
• Produce further additional reports as required to support the month end close or quarterly reporting process
• Assist with year-end audit and taxation
• Provide additional analysis and reconciling of general ledger account as required
• Assist with other accounting matters as and when required
• Support special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required such as e-invoicing implementation, system UAT & etc.

Skills You Bring

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience. Preferably experience with Oracle EBS, specifically in financial modules
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Experience in processing multi-currency transactions
• Preferably experience with project implementation and system enhancements.
• Experienced with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred skills

• Highly organized and focused, able to multi-task and manage workload to ensure that priorities are met
• Proactive, highly motivated and flexible
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong data entry skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team