Accounts Payable Accountant (Entry Level / Fresh Graduate are Welcome)

ROCKWOOL Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCKWOOL Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant at entry level. You will process AP transactions, post vendor invoices in SAP ERP 6.0, and support payment proposals while coordinating with treasury for timely payments.

The role welcomes fresh graduates and candidates with up to 3 years of AP experience, with strong Excel skills and exposure to AP automation tools. A diploma in accounting/finance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; or candidates with 3 years of AP experience in an ERP environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP 6.0 is required.
• Experience preparing payment proposals and operating Alusta (or equivalent) payment/treasury platform.
• Adequate Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and basic data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage accounts payable transactions across multiple countries in SAP ERP 6.0.
• Prepare and support payment proposals; coordinate payment execution with treasury/banks.
• Post and reconcile vendor invoices in SAP ERP 6.0; manage vendor communications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Deadline driven

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP ERP 6.0

Alusta or equivalent

Excel

AP automation tools

Job description

Accounts Payable Accountant (Entry Level / Fresh Graduate are Welcome)

Process and manage accounts payable transactions across multiple countries; prepare and support payment proposals; post and reconcile vendor invoices in SAP ERP 6.0; operate payment execution tools (Alusta or equivalent). Ensure accuracy, compliance with company policies and timely payment to vendors; perform AP reconciliations to the GL, record accruals for pending invoices and manage vendor communications. Support timely month end close and meet reporting deadlines.

General responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to:

1. Ensure accuracy and completeness of AP transactions (invoice processing, GR/IR clearing, credit notes) in SAP ERP 6.0.

2. Prepare and support payment proposals and coordinate payment execution with treasury/banks; meet payment cutoffs and month end deadlines.

3. Maintain vendor account reconciliations, resolve vendor queries, and support month end AP reporting and close activities to meet reporting deadlines.

Key responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to:

1. Receive, validate and post vendor invoices and credit notes in SAP ERP 6.0 according to invoice tolerances and approval workflows.

2. Prepare, review and submit payment proposals (local and regional); ensure timely cutoffs and accurate bank/payment file generation.

3. Match and clear GR/IR items, PO invoices and non PO invoices; process manual payments and vendor advances as required.

4. Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies and drive timely resolution with vendors and internal stakeholders; handle day to day vendor communications.

5. Perform AP reconciliation to the General Ledger (GL) and resolve variances in coordination with Finance/GL owners.

6. Record and manage accruals for pending invoices and ensure accurate month end cutoffs and reporting.

7. Perform periodic sampling tests for self audit and support internal/external audit requests.

8. Perform periodic vendor master data checks and raise change requests per governance (coordinate with Master Data team as needed).

9. Support EBT/end to end testing and system changes that affect AP processes; validate results and assist in cutovers.

10. Generate regular and ad hoc AP reports and analysis to support decision making and audit requests; ensure reports are delivered on schedule.

11. Author and maintain AP process documentation, work instructions and quick reference guides; provide user support and training to internal stakeholders.

12. Participate in process improvement initiatives and automation efforts to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

1. Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to transaction validation and problem solving.

2. Responsive to business stakeholders and able to explain AP concepts clearly, while persistent in ensuring compliance with company standard procedures.

3. Committed to meeting deadlines and willing to go the extra mile to support payment runs, month end close and urgent stakeholder needs.

4. Collaborative team player who can work with cross functional and cross cultural stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

Skills & Experience - Essential

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, or candidates with 3 years of AP experience in an ERP environment. Hands-on experience with SAP ERP 6.0 is required.

Experience preparing payment proposals and operating Alusta (or equivalent) payment/treasury platform.

Adequate Excel skill (formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions); comfortable with basic data manipulation and reconciliation.

Solid understanding of AP processes: invoice posting, GR/IR, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, accruals and withholding/tax handling.

Adequate written and verbal communication skills in English (required); proficiency in Chinese, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese is an advantage.

Experience supporting multi country AP operations or working with regional stakeholders.

Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline (minimum requirement).

Experience with AP automation tools, electronic invoicing platforms or RPA.

Familiarity with reporting/BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) or basic SQL for analysis.

Prior experience in manufacturing, distribution or multi entity corporate environments.

Additional language skills relevant to supported countries

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 51-100 employees

The ROCKWOOL Group of Companies is the world’s largest producer of stone wool insulation. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Denmark, today the Group has over 10,000 employees and operates in over 40 countries across Europe, North America and Asia.

ROCKWOOL Asia has four stone wool factories and offices across Malaysia, India and Thailand with its regional office in Singapore. Our mission is to protect life and sustain the environment, by making buildings fire safe, energy efficient and comfortable.

Building your career with ROCKWOOL Asia will allow you to discover a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional growth. As an employee at ROCKWOOL you will work in a dynamic environment, across job functions, work areas and countries. We welcome applications for advertised vacancies from motivated and talented individual who shares our values and wants to embark on an exciting journey with us.

The ROCKWOOL Group of Companies is the world’s largest producer of stone wool insulation. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Denmark, today the Group has over 10,000 employees and operates in over 40 countries across Europe, North America and Asia.

ROCKWOOL Asia has four stone wool factories and offices across Malaysia, India and Thailand with its regional office in Singapore. Our mission is to protect life and sustain the environment, by making buildings fire safe, energy efficient and comfortable.

Building your career with ROCKWOOL Asia will allow you to discover a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional growth. As an employee at ROCKWOOL you will work in a dynamic environment, across job functions, work areas and countries. We welcome applications for advertised vacancies from motivated and talented individual who shares our values and wants to embark on an exciting journey with us.