Accounts Payable Accountant (1 Year Contract)

Toll Global Forwarding (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toll Global Forwarding (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is hiring an Accounts Payable Accountant for a 1-year contract in Bayan Lepas, Penang. You will manage supplier invoices, coding, matching, and timely payments while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of AP experience in a high-volume environment, familiar with SAP or Oracle, and strong Excel skills. You will collaborate with stakeholders across functions and countries to support month-end closing and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in high-volume or SSC/MNC environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AP and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Proficient with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate supplier invoices accurately and within timelines.
• Perform invoice matching, coding, exception handling, and follow up on discrepancies.
• Prepare and execute vendor payments with proper approvals.
• Conduct vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues.
• Support month-end closing activities including AP reconciliations and reporting.
• Monitor aged and blocked invoices and other outstanding AP items.
• Investigate and resolve vendor-related issues via internal and external collaboration.
• Analyze AP data to identify root causes and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and audit requirements.
• Participate in AP projects and system improvements as needed.

Skills

AP knowledge

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Accounts Payable Accountant (1 Year Contract)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant (1 Year Contract) based in Bayan Lepas, Penang to join our Finance team and ensure the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Process and validate supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timelines.

Perform invoice matching, coding, exception handling, and follow up on discrepancies.

Prepare and execute vendor payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with approval requirements.

Conduct vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues promptly.

Support month-end closing activities, including AP account reconciliations and reporting.

Monitor and clear aged invoices, blocked invoices, debit balances, and other outstanding AP items.

Investigate and resolve complex operational, transactional, and vendor-related issues through effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Analyze AP data and trends to identify root causes, improve efficiency, and support continuous process improvements.

Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Participate in AP projects, process enhancement initiatives, and system improvements as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience.

Preferably from an MNC, Shared Services Centre (SSC), or high-volume transaction environment.

Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

Good reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is an advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions and countries.

Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 20,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 25 countries, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

Our mission

Every minute, every day, in countless decisions, transactions, interactions, and innovations, people and businesses move the world forward. Making moves that define markets and power industries. Moves that impact economies and empower communities. And it’s here that we are at our best because the only way that our customers can keep moving, is if we do, harnessing deep passion and experience from across our organisation to help these moves happen. So, at the very moment when our customers need us, we bring together the best of who we are, so they can be at their best. That’s why we never settle. Why we strive for excellence in everything we do. Why we put passion behind every ounce of progress. Why we pull together to deliver success. And then reach further still, to anticipate what’s next. At Toll, we do more than just logistics. We move the businesses that move the world.

Why Toll

Why join us? At Toll you will be connected to a world of opportunity. Our global network exposes you to industry leading ideas, best practice processes, innovation, equipment, and technology. And our people? We employ some of the most experienced and talented individuals in the industry, ready to collaborate and support you on your career journey.

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 20,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 25 countries, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

Our mission

Every minute, every day, in countless decisions, transactions, interactions, and innovations, people and businesses move the world forward. Making moves that define markets and power industries. Moves that impact economies and empower communities. And it’s here that we are at our best because the only way that our customers can keep moving, is if we do, harnessing deep passion and experience from across our organisation to help these moves happen. So, at the very moment when our customers need us, we bring together the best of who we are, so they can be at their best. That’s why we never settle. Why we strive for excellence in everything we do. Why we put passion behind every ounce of progress. Why we pull together to deliver success. And then reach further still, to anticipate what’s next. At Toll, we do more than just logistics. We move the businesses that move the world.

Why Toll

Why join us? At Toll you will be connected to a world of opportunity. Our global network exposes you to industry leading ideas, best practice processes, innovation, equipment, and technology. And our people? We employ some of the most experienced and talented individuals in the industry, ready to collaborate and support you on your career journey.

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