Accounts Payable Analyst (Japanese Speaker)

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Petaling Jaya, Selangor is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage AP documents, validate invoices, and support financial reporting. This role demands a degree in Finance or Commerce, along with proficiency in English and Japanese.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in transactional accounting within a driven environment, and knowledge of SAP or ERP systems. Roche is committed to excellence and ethical practices, fostering a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance & Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, MIA) are an advantage.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English & Japanese.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the specific country language for business communications.
• At least 2 years of experience in transactional accounting teams within a performance‑driven environment.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERP/Accounting systems.
• Experience working in a shared service center across a global or large organization is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, verify, and handle exceptions for AP documents.
• Validate and process invoices and prepayments.
• Review supplier open items before executing payments.
• Handle internal and external queries.
• Perform month-end closing activities and reporting.
• Troubleshoot AP issues and support process improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Japanese

SAP knowledge

Transactional accounting experience

Education

Degree in Finance & Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent

Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, MIA)

Tools

SAP

ERP/Accounting systems

Job description

Position

Accounts Payable Analyst

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, verify, handle exceptions, barcode, scan, and pre‑archive AP documents for further processing.
• Validate and process PO and contract‑based invoices, non‑PO invoices, prepayments, and down payments.
• Review supplier open items (due invoices, credit notes, debit balances, etc.) before executing payments.
• Handle internal and external queries and resolve them within the agreed timeline.
• Investigate and reverse non‑successful payments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliation and follow up on open items for closure.
• Perform month‑end closing activities, including purchasing accrual according to schedule.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, or yearly reporting such as KPI reports and other operational reports.
• Reconcile AP balance sheet accounts and clear aged items (e.g., GR/IR, GIT, suspense account).
• Participate in compliance audits, prepare statutory audit reports & respond to audit queries.
• Troubleshoot AP issues (workflow, OCR, BOT, process) and work with IT, Automation & GBPS teams for resolution.
• Participate & support implementation of projects/initiatives from global, business partners & RSS.
• Engage in system integration and testing.
• Initiate and drive process improvement projects.
• Provide technical mentorship to team members and conduct internal process training for new joiners.
• Process suppliers and inter‑company invoices accurately within KPIs.
• Ensure timely payment of suppliers and inter‑company invoices per payment terms & schedule.
• Respond promptly to internal & external queries, adhering to KPIs.
• Create and maintain up‑to‑date work documentation and processes in compliance with ICFR, group policies, local statutory/legal requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance & Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, MIA) are an advantage.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English & Japanese.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the specific country language for business communications.
• At least 2 years of experience in transactional accounting teams within a performance‑driven environment.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERP/Accounting systems.
• Experience working in a shared service center across a global or large organization is advantageous.

About Roche

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer and commits to scientific rigor, ethics, and access to medical innovations for all.