Accountant 2

NI (NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Bayan Lepas, Penang seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to handle daily AP activities, including payments, disbursements, and travel expense reports. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, possess strong communication skills, and have 2-3 years of related experience. Familiarity with Oracle ERP and a team-oriented attitude are advantageous. This role is essential for ensuring adherence to corporate policies and delivering reliable financial services.

Qualifications

• Constructively converse in English, both written and spoken.
• 2-3 years of working experience in a related field.
• Experience in AP within Manufacturing or Finance Shared Services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all AP activities including payments, T&E, and credit card.
• Liaise with internal and external customers on payments and disbursements.
• Support Month End Close activities and document management tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Oracle ERP System experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP System

Banking platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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