Accounts Payable Accountant (1 Year Contract)

Toll Group; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Toll Group, based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant on a 1-year contract to ensure accurate and timely supplier invoicing and payments. You will handle invoice matching, coding, discrepancies, and vendor statement reconciliations while contributing to month-end closings and AP process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 3–5 years in AP, preferably in an SSC or high-volume setting, with ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and strong Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Preferably from an MNC, SSC, or high-volume transaction environment.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About Toll Group At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 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 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post – www.tollgroup.com

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.

What moves you? At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do.

With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry‑leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities. To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Malaysia and be prepared to undertake pre‑employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.

We are on a mission to help move the businesses that move the world. With over 130 years' experience, Toll Group, proudly part of Japan Post, operates an extensive global logistics network, covering road, air, sea and rail across 500 locations in more than 27 countries.

We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow through curiosity, with industry‑leading training, alongside talented experts. Play a vital role to deliver what matters while taking on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers and our world further.

Visit https://www.careers.tollgroup.com to learn more.