Accounting Supervisor (Treasury & Payment Operations)

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to oversee Treasury & Payment Operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and at least 7 years in Accounts Payable transactions. This hybrid position focuses on payment processing, internal policy implementation, and supervision of staff. Ideal candidates are detailed-oriented and possess strong communication skills. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Career Development and Training Opportunities

Conducive Smart Office work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Accounts Payable transactions.
• Experience in a Shared Service environment is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Monitor payment requests and processes.
• Ensure timely delivery of the payment process.
• Assist in implementing internal accounting policies.
• Supervise accounting staff and provide guidance.
• Interact with stakeholders to ensure proper execution.

Skills

Accounts Payable transactions

Good command of English

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Job description

Company: MMC Corporate Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Regional Accounting team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Accounting Supervisor (Treasury & Payment Operations)

What can you expect?

• Be a part of a regional accounting operation team
• Elevate your accounting processing knowledge
• Interact diverse colleagues and stakeholders from various lines of business within MMC

What is in it for you?

• Career Development and Training Opportunities
• Explore opportunities to work on regional and global projects
• Conducive Smart Office work environment

We will count on you to:

• Responsible for monitoring the payment request and processes conducted by the team for payment processing.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency and able to forecast potential issues/hiccups ensuring a seamless, timely delivery of the entire payment process.
• Assist Team Manager in the development and implementation of internal accounting policies, transitions to and from teams both onshore and offshore, procedures and process improvements for treasury & payment operations function.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, local GAAP regulations and procedures as per organization’s standards and SOPs.

• Supervises accounting staff as required. Provides guidance, advice and support to direct reports to ensure issues are resolved and addressed appropriately in a timely fashion. Has authority to assign, direct and evaluate work, as well as train and provide general direction to professional staff.
• Interact with stakeholders, project managers etc. to ensure proper execution for flow of information on performance (daily, weekly,monthly), exceptions, process changes and new opportunities

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of experience preferably in Accounts Payable transactions.
• Those working in a Shared Service environment are encouraged to apply.
• Good command of English in both spoken and written

What makes you stand out:

• Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is an added advantage for supporting specific regions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Being team oriented with strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Having a solution mindset to bring ideas to the table

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.