Accounts Payable Executive

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. This role involves managing day-to-day Procure-to-Pay activities, including purchase order creation, invoice processing, and vendor management. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accountancy or Finance and at least 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of Certinia or Power BI will be advantageous. The position focuses on compliance, reporting, and continuous process improvement while ensuring high-volume transaction accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procure-to-Pay or Accounts Payable functions.
• Ability to reconcile creditor statements and investigate variances.
• Understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day P2P activities including purchase order creation and invoice processing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate coding and approvals.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support finance transformation.

Skills

Procure-to-Pay or Accounts Payable experience

Understanding of accounting principles

Process improvement initiative experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of Certinia / Power BI

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist (Procure-to-Pay)

Responsible for managing day-to-day P2P activities, including purchase order creation, invoice processing, goods receipting, and reconciliations. Works closely with onshore and offshore teams, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of transactions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure-to-Pay Operations
• Create and maintain purchase orders in accordance with company policies and approval workflows
• Process goods receipts and ensure accurate 3-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Process non-PO supplier invoices in compliance with financial controls and procedures
• Perform creditor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with vendors
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: liaise with vendors to resolve purchase order, invoice, and payment-related issues
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate coding, approvals, and timely transaction processing
• Compliance, Reporting & Month-End Activities: ensure all activities comply with internal policies, controls, and audit requirements; support month-end closing activities, including accruals and P2P reporting
• Process Improvement & Team Support: identify opportunities to streamline, standardise, or automate existing processes; support finance transformation and system enhancement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with onshore and offshore teams to ensure consistent service delivery

Skills for Success

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in Procure-to-Pay or Accounts Payable functions
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Ability to prepare and reconcile creditor statements and investigate variances
• Experience in process improvement initiatives
• Experience in process documentation
• Understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Certinia (previously FinancialForce) / Power BI
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks & manage workloads efficiently
• Meticulous and efficient in managing high volumes of transactions