Accounts Payable Executive

Tecomet, Inc; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet, Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to handle all payable processes within our fast-paced finance team. You will collaborate with purchasers, vendors, and treasury, respond to payment inquiries, analyze trends, and support month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.

The role requires integrity, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure. Experience with local regulations and 3+ years in accounts payable preferred; associates degree

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent required.
• Three plus years related experience in accounts payable or similar role.
• Experience with local regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the payables process, collaborating with purchasers, vendors and treasury.
• Answer inquiries from vendors regarding payment status and terms.
• Analyze payables trends to improve company metrics and identify savings opportunities.
• Assist in monthly close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain purchasing and cash disbursement records and confidentiality.

Skills

MS Office

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Accounts payable

Deadline management

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Plans and carries out activities relating to all phases of accounts payable. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet’s principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

• Own the payables process, working collaboratively with purchasers, vendors and treasury department
• Answers inquiries from vendors regarding payment status and coordinates with improvements to Company payment terms
• Analyze and assess payables trends to improve Company metrics and identify savings opportunities
• Works with purchasing to resolve issues arising between the company and its suppliers
• Assists in the monthly close by preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
• Files and maintains, purchasing and cash disbursement records
• Communicates proactively with vendors and other key stakeholders. Identify opportunities and implement solutions to improve processes.
• Coordinates check runs and electronic, ensuring they are prepared and processed according to documented procedures.
• Coordinate with external tax or financial statement auditors
• Monthly submission of E-invoice
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in the maintenance and compliance of internal controls
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Principle Responsibilities

• Own the payables process, working collaboratively with purchasers, vendors and treasury department
• Answers inquiries from vendors regarding payment status and coordinates with improvements to Company payment terms
• Analyze and assess payables trends to improve Company metrics and identify savings opportunities
• Works with purchasing to resolve issues arising between the company and its suppliers
• Assists in the monthly close by preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
• Files and maintains, purchasing and cash disbursement records
• Communicates proactively with vendors and other key stakeholders. Identify opportunities and implement solutions to improve processes.
• Coordinates check runs and electronic, ensuring they are prepared and processed according to documented procedures.
• Coordinate with external tax or financial statement auditors
• Monthly submission of E-invoice
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in the maintenance and compliance of internal controls
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Qualification Requirements

• Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Three plus years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred

• Experience with local regulations
• Accounts Payable with 3 years’ experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent data entry skills
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, i.e. accruals, prepayments, double-entry bookkeeping
• Knowledge of accounts payable functions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Deadline management

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