Accounts Payable Analyst

PPG; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Shah Alam, Malaysia is seeking an AP Analyst to manage invoice approvals and payments, ensuring adherence to policies. The role involves processing invoices, resolving discrepancies, and improving processes, requiring a degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin is essential, along with skills in accounting systems and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or related field.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments for assigned locations.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Review aged GRNI and perform timely follow-up.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Assist with month-end closing and produce reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication in Bahasa Malaysia

Communication in English

Communication in Mandarin

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP S4 Hana

COGNOS

Abby Flexicapture

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

As an AP Analyst, your main responsibility will be to ensure all invoices are approved appropriately and paid on time, maintains the accounts payable system, and resolves complex issues as and when necessary while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. You will be reporting to the AP Manager, based in UOA Shah Alam.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments for assigned locations; invoice indexing verification in OCR tool (Flexicapture)

• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues (identify, communicate and facilitate resolution) including invoice on hold, parked invoices >90 days old

• Review aged GRNI (goods received not invoiced) and perform timely follow up for all in-scope APAC locations; zero aged GRNI >6 months old

• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement related actions

• Correspond with internal and external parties and respond to inquiries

• Reconcile unapplied pre-payment in supplier account to ensure no long outstanding item

• Assist with month end closing and produce monthly reports i.e., Supplier Reconciliations, AP Payment Details and other ad-hoc reports

• Involve in yearly audit and provide any required information from Internal and External auditors

• Participate in ad-hoc projects, support the implementation of findings and sustainability of achievements

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Accounting/Finance

• At least 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or related accounting field

• Good interpersonal, communication skills with proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin (both verbal and written)

• Accounting/ERP system experience – Oracle, SAP S4 Hana, COGNOS, Abby Flexicapture would be of added advantange

• Microsoft Office experience; possessed sound intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI knowledge

• Able to work with minimum supervision

• Organized, detailed, commits to deadlines with good analytical skills and ability to work under pressure

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.