Accounts Payable Automation & Process Lead

Power Root Marketing; Masai; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Root Marketing in Masai, Johor is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage full AP cycles, vendor interactions, and month-end closing in an office-based role. This position emphasizes accuracy, timely payments, and adherence to company policies.

You will work with MS Excel and ERP systems, drive automation initiatives for the new Vendor Management System, and collaborate with finance and operations to strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting.
• Strong understanding of the full-cycle AP process (invoice verification, posting, and payment).
• Proficient in MS Excel and familiar with accounting/ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks or similar).

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Process (Full Cycle): Handle end-to-end AP activities including invoice receipt, verification, posting, approval workflow, and payment execution.
• Vendor & Payment Management: Liaise with suppliers on billing enquiries, manage vendor accounts and master data, and ensure timely payments according to agreed payment terms.
• Invoice & Data Accuracy: Ensure accurate coding, posting, and reconciliation of invoices, with strong attention to detail to prevent errors.
• Time & Deadline Management: Prioritize tasks effectively to meet payment deadlines, monthly closing schedules, and reporting requirements.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Assist in AP reconciliations, ageing analysis, and provide necessary support for audits.
• Month-End Closing: Support the monthly closing process and ensure all AP transactions are recorded within closing deadlines.
• Down Payment & Overdue Clean-up: Review and clear outstanding vendor down payments and overdue balances, following up with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve long-outstanding items.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Support the rollout and adoption of the new Vendor Management System, identify automation opportunities, and drive continuous improvement of AP processes and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Skills

Tech-savvy

Attention to detail

Proactive

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent & teamwork

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Power Root Marketing in Masai, Johor is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage full AP cycles, vendor interactions, and month-end closing in an office-based role. This position emphasizes accuracy, timely payments, and adherence to company policies.

You will work with MS Excel and ERP systems, drive automation initiatives for the new Vendor Management System, and collaborate with finance and operations to strengthen internal controls.