Accounts Payable Executive

Howden; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced accounting professional. The role involves managing vendor information input, processing payments, and collaborating with the finance team. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office is essential. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities are highly valued in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of Accounting Systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Check and input vendor information into the accounting system.
• Process invoices, debit notes, credit notes, and payment requests.
• Prepare payment vouchers and supporting documents for vendors.
• Review payments for staff claims and prepare related payments.
• Ensure invoices and payments are accurate and timely.
• Post accounting journals for financial operations.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to resolve issues.
• Guide and support other AP Executives as needed.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Team player

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Checking and inputting of vendor information into accounting system
• Process invoices, debit notes, credit notes, payment requests and reconcile petty cash, bank and AP sub-ledger accounts
• Preparing of payment vouchers and supporting documents for payments to vendors. Followed by preparation of payments via online banking platform
• Review and preparation of payments for staff claims. Followed by preparation of payments via online banking platform
• Ensure all invoices and payments are complete, accurate and processed in a timely manner
• Posting of accounting journals for the above tasks
• Partner closely with the rest of the Finance team and communicate promptly on issues and queries
• Work closely with other AP Executive(s) and provide guidance and/or coverage to one another as and when required
• Responsible for ad-hoc tasks as and when required

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with minimum 2-5 years of relevant accounting, finance or other relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience in operating Accounting Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Team player and strong interpersonal skills