Accounting Analyst / Senior Accounting Analyst (AP/AR)

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas, Inc. in Malaysia seeks an AR/AP Analyst/Senior Analyst to perform end-to-end AR and AP processing within the Shared Accounting Services (SAS) team.

This hands-on role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and strong controls to support monthly close. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting and 3–5 years of hands-on AR/AP experience, with proficiency in ERP systems such as JDE, D365, Oracle, and Axapta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on AR/AP processing experience.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AR and AP operations, reconciliations, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end AP processing: invoice receipt, validation, coding, posting, and payment execution.
• Handle 2-way and 3-way matching, vendor data maintenance, and inquiries.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and prepare AP reconciliations and month-end close support.

Skills

AR processing

AP processing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

JDE

D365

Oracle

Axapta

Job description

The AR/AP Analyst/Senior Analyst is a hands-on accounting role within the Shared Accounting Services (SAS) team, responsible for the end-to-end execution of Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes for assigned entities.

This role requires a strong operational mindset, in-depth understanding of AR and AP lifecycle processes, and the ability to apply best practices and internal controls to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant transaction processing.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Management:

• Perform end-to-end AP processing, including invoice receipt, validation, coding, posting, and payment execution.
• Execute 2-way and 3-way matching (automated and manual) in accordance with company policies and approval matrices.
• Handle vendor master data maintenance and respond to vendor inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, price/quantity variances, and blocked invoices.
• Prepare and maintain AP balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely clearance of reconciling items.
• Support month-end closing activities related to AP, including accruals and reporting.

Accounts Receivable Management:

• Perform end-to-end AR processing, including invoicing, credit notes, cash application, and customer master data maintenance.
• Monitor AR aging reports and actively support follow-up on overdue balances and dispute resolution.
• Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and customer discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain AR balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of AR transactions in compliance with accounting standards.

End-to-End Process & Best Practices:

• Demonstrate solid understanding of end-to-end AR and AP processes, including upstream and downstream impacts.
• Apply best practices to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across AR and AP operations.
• Ensure transactions are processed in line with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.

Process Improvement & Knowledge Contribution:

• Identify opportunities to improve AR and AP processes, controls, or work instructions.
• Support documentation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Act as a reliable subject-matter resource for AR/AP processing within the team, without formal people management accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, IT) to resolve process or system-related issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in AR and AP processing, preferably in a shared services or regional finance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of end-to-end AR and AP operations, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with JDE, D365, Oracle, ERP systems (Microsoft Axapta preferred; Oracle EPM is an added advantage).
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and control awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently, manage high transaction volumes, and meet deadlines.
• Strong hands-on execution and ownership
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Problem-solving and issue-resolution skills
• Good understanding of accounting controls and compliance
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination

HD CULTURE

At HD, team is at the centre of our culture. We aim to attract, develop and retain a diverse team better than ourselves and are evaluated by the quality of our team

Our culture includes leading by example, humility to learn, common sense and taking results personally.