Accounts Payable Intern — Finance & Process Improvement

Akzo Nobel Paints (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Akzo Nobel Paints (M) Sdn Bhd is offering an Invoice to Pay (I2P) Intern to support end-to-end Accounts Payable in a global services environment. You will assist with invoice processing, review vendor accounts, monitor outstanding invoices, and support payment activities to ensure timely P2P operations.

The role requires currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field, internship as part of the program, strong English, proficiency in MS Office, and good analytical and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Internship required as part of academic program or for professional development
• Fluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in additional regional language(s)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, especially Accounts Payable and Procure to Pay (P2P) processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Support daily Accounts Payable operations, including processing PO or Non-PO invoices.
• Assist in monitoring unprocessed invoices and follow up on pending actions.
• Support invoice processing by tracking invoice status and following up with stakeholders on pending items.
• Attend to query from internal & external stakeholders regarding invoice or payment status.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliation and investigate outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in systems (e.g., SAP) and ensure data integrity
• Support process documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives within the I2P process
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute insights on operational issues and improvement opportunities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Akzo Nobel Paints (M) Sdn Bhd is offering an Invoice to Pay (I2P) Intern to support end-to-end Accounts Payable in a global services environment. You will assist with invoice processing, review vendor accounts, monitor outstanding invoices, and support payment activities to ensure timely P2P operations.

The role requires currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field, internship as part of the program, strong English, proficiency in MS Office, and good analytical and