Accountant

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to manage the full AP cycle, particularly for high-volume vendor invoices in Vietnam. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, 2-3 years of accounting experience in the Food Retail sector, and be fluent in Vietnamese and English. They should also possess strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. This is a great opportunity to work within a dynamic team environment and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive experience in an Accounts Payable or general accounting role.
• Prior experience working in the Food Retail industry or a high-volume multi-site retail environment is preferred.
• Experience with international vendor payments and multi-currency transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full Accounts Payable (AP) cycle including processing vendor invoices.
• Perform regular vendor statement reconciliations for timely resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for AP-related inquiries from vendors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AP best practices and compliance.

Skills

Fluent in Vietnamese

Proficiency in English

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

Job Details

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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam suppliers.
  • Ensure all invoices and payment requests comply with company policies and local country tax regulations.
  • Prepare and execute weekly/monthly payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements to vendors in both local and foreign currencies.
• Reconciliation and Reporting
  attr>Perform regular vendor statement reconciliations for Vietnam 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 فنة

• 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 따른 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 सूًـ 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, FMCшим, 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)
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  • Fluent in Vietnamese (written and spoken) to communicate effectively with Korean vendors and support the Vietnam market team.
  • 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

Vietnamese language working proficiency.