Accountant 2

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Penang is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional. Responsibilities include managing daily AP activities, liaising with customers on payment issues, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Oracle ERP is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to financial services while ensuring compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of working experience in the related field.
• Familiarity with banking platforms is advantageous.
• Preference for candidates with AP experience from manufacturing or finance shared services.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Accounts Payable activities according to corporate policies.
• Liaise with internal and external customers on payment issues.
• Support Month End Close activities like accruals and bank reconciliations.

Skills

English proficiency (written and spoken)

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to bring ideas for improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP System

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for the daily Accounts Payable (AP) activities (Payment/Disbursement, Travel & Entertainment (T&E), and Corporate Credit Card management) in accordance with corporate policies, SOX and correct accounting procedures
• Able to liaise with internal and external customers on all payment/disbursement as well as expense report and corporate credit card issues with the utmost professionalism
• Able to support and perform Month End Close activities such as monthly accruals, bank reconciliations & etc.
• Proactively able to bring in ideas for continuous improvement to promote efficiencies
• Able to perform in accordance with the required completeness to support the necessary business per Service Level Agreement (SLA) and meeting required dashboard (KPI)
• Able to undertake and participate in any ad-hoc assignments and projects when required
• Able to perform business partnering while upholding compliance, quality, professional and reliable financial services

Requirements

• Able to constructively converse in English (Written & Spoken)
• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in the related field of Finance/Accounting or equivalent (Accounting / Finance/ Business Administration)
• At least 2-3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Experience in Oracle ERP System and banking platforms is an added advantage
• Preference to those with AP experiences from Manufacturing or Finance Shared Services environment supporting foreign countries AP activities (Asia Pacific countries)
• An engaged and independent person with good communication skills, team player & matured personality
• Applicants must be willing to work in Bayan Lepas, Penang