Accounts Payable Executive ( 1 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Kerry; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Malaysia is seeking a Finance Operations Specialist to provide reliable accounts payable and indirect tax support. You will work evenings 2PM–11PM at 1 Powerhouse near Bandar Utama MRT, joining a FT fixed term 1-year contract.

The role requires degree in accounting or related field with 3 years' experience, strong Excel and ERP skills (SAP, VIM/OpenText, Coupa, ServiceNow), and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to governance, data and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field with 3 years' experience.
• Experience in finance operations, accounts payable, indirect tax compliance.
• Proficient with ERP/workflow platforms and data-driven processes.
• Strong Excel, analytics, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational Support & Query Resolution: serve as a key contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, investigate finance queries, provide status updates, and escalate complex issues to process owners.
• Accounts Payable Operations: handle invoice, payment, credit note, PO, vendor master data, remittance queries with required approvals and documentation.
• Indirect Tax Compliance: prepare indirect tax returns, monitor tax data/workflows, apply tax codes and rates, manage open items, support audits.
• Workflow, Controls & Governance: maintain tickets/queues, priorities, service levels, and align with policies and controls.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with Finance, Procurement, IT, site teams and vendors to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes.
• Digitalization & Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities to automate and optimize finance/tax processes (ERP, e-invoicing, reporting, analytics).
• Reporting & Insight: prepare updates, monitor ageing, highlight risks and performance.

Skills

Excel

Reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accountancy qualification

Tools

SAP

VIM/OpenText

Coupa

ServiceNow

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Requisition ID 67158

Position Type FT Fixed Term

About The Role

Provide reliable finance operations support across accounts payable and indirect tax, combining responsive stakeholder service, accurate compliance execution, disciplined workflow management, and continuous improvement through data and digital solutions.

Work Location

1 Powerhouse - 5 mins walk from Bandar Utama MRT Station

Contract role

1 year

Working hours

2PM to 11PM

Key responsibilities

• Operational Support & Query Resolution Serve as a key contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, investigate finance queries, provide clear status updates, and escalat complex issues to the appropriate process owners
• Accounts Payable Operations Support invoice, payment, credit note, purchase order, vendor master data, urgent payment, and remittance queries while ensuring that required approvals and documentation are in place.
• Indirect Tax Compliance Prepare indirect tax returns, monitor tax-sensitive master data and workflows, support accurate tax code and rate application, manage tax-related open items, and provide reconciled data for audits.
• Workflow, Controls & Governance Maintain accurate tickets and workflow queues, priorities and track open actions, follow agreed service levels, and operate in line with finance policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Commercial, IT, Vendor Master Data, site teams, and external vendors to resolve issues and support end-to-end process effectiveness.
• Digitalization & Continuous Improvement Identify recurring issues and opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and optimize finance and tax processes, including support for ERP, e-invoicing, e-reporting, analytics, and transformation initiatives.
• Reporting & Insight Prepare operational updates and summaries, monitor ageing and unresolved items, and use data to highlight risks, trends, service performance, and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications And Skills

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Tax, related discipline or professional accountancy qualification. With 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant experience in finance operations, accounts payable, indirect tax compliance, shared services, a centre of excellence, customer service, or a multinational environment.
• Working knowledge of AP processes and indirect tax concepts, with the ability to interpret transactional data and apply process controls accurately. Experience with
• ERP and workflow platforms such as SAP, VIM/OpenText, Coupa, ServiceNow, or comparable systems.
• Strong Excel, reporting, analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and stakeholder-management skills. Exposure to automation, data analytics, tax technology, e-invoicing, e-reporting, or digital transformation is advantageous.
• Customer-focused, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating across functions. Fluent written and spoken
• English, with the ability to interpret information accurately and respond appropriately.

Personal Capabilities

Service Excellence

• Clear, timely query resolution and stakeholder guidance

Compliance & Controls

• Accurate, well-documented execution with strong governance

Data & Systems

• Confident use of ERP, workflow, Excel, and reporting tools

Improvement Mindset

• Simplification, standardization, automation, and root-cause resolution

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.