Accountant 2

Copeland; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in financial services located in Bayan Lepas, Penang is looking for an Accounts Payable specialist responsible for daily payment activities and expense management. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting and have 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong English communication skills and proficiency in Oracle ERP are preferred. Join a team that values efficiency and continuous improvement while providing professional financial services.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of working experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Finance Shared Services preferred.
• Independent, engaged individual with a matured personality.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily Accounts Payable activities including payment and expense management.
• Support month-end close activities and bank reconciliations.
• Liaise with customers on payment and credit card issues.

Skills

Constructive conversation in English

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP System

Banking platforms

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

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