Accounting Analyst / Senior Accounting Analyst (AP/AR)

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas, Inc. in Malaysia seeks an AR/AP Analyst/Senior Analyst as a hands-on accounting role within the Shared Accounting Services (SAS) team, accountable for end-to-end AR and AP processing for assigned entities.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Hands-on experience with AR and AP processing.
• Familiar with ERP systems and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end AP processing incl. invoice validation, posting and payment.
• Perform end-to-end AR processing incl. invoicing, cash application and master data.
• Maintain reconciliations, support month-end closing and audits.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure compliance with controls.

Skills

Hands-on execution

Operational mindset

AR lifecycle

AP lifecycle

End-to-end processing

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

JDE

D365

Oracle

Microsoft Axapta

Oracle EPM

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.