Accounts Payable Accountant

Lear; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive technology leader in Malaysia is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to join the ASIA Finance team. This role involves ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and preferably 1–2 years of related experience. Proficiency in Mandarin and English is required. Join a company recognized among Fortune's Most Admired Companies in 2024.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for innovation and creativity

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Finance or Accounts Payable role preferred.
• Experience in a shared services environment is an advantage.
• Willing to work at UOA Business Park, Shah Alam.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate matching and recording of purchase orders and invoices.
• Reconcile and monitor invoices related to advance payments.
• Complete all month-end closing activities including bank reconciliations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Mandarin language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Drive your career

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making Every Drive Better by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #189 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.

As a member of ASIA Finance team, the Accounts Payable Accountant to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions related to accounts payable. Based at UOA Business Park, Shah Alam, this role reports to a Superior in China.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate matching and recording of purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices, while resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Record expenses using the correct chart of accounts and verify supporting documents for compliance with internal policies.
• Reconcile and monitor invoices related to advance payments, and follow up on long-outstanding accounts payable items.
• Complete all month-end closing activities on schedule, including bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, VAT reconciliations, APV, and GRNI analysis.
• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and conduct supplier statement reconciliations accurately and promptly.
• Provide timely and accurate accounts payable analysis.
• Support both internal and external audit processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the simplification and standardization of finance processes across entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferably 1–2 years of experience in a Finance or Accounts Payable role.
• Experience in a shared services environment is an advantage.
• Proficient in both Mandarin and English, with strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing to work at UOA Business Park, Shah Alam.

Advantages of joining Lear

• Join the growing Asia Finance team at one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2024.
• Be at the forefront of exciting initiatives in Malaysia.
• Thrive in an inclusive work environment that values innovation and creativity.