Accounts Payable Officer

PPG Coatings; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays remote

Hybrid work model

Job summary

PPG Coatings Malaysia is seeking an AP Officer to manage invoice approvals, payments, and AP system maintenance. You will resolve discrepancies, track aged items, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely processing.

The role reports to the AP Supervisor in Shah Alam and follows a hybrid work pattern with in-person days and Flexible Fridays for remote work. Proficiency in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 1-2 years in Accounts Payable or related field.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin.
• Experience with ERP systems: Oracle, SAP S4 Hana, COGNOS, Abby Flexicapture.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Organized, detailed, deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments for assigned locations.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues (>90 days).
• Review aged GRNI (goods received not invoiced) and follow up across APAC locations (>6 months).
• Identify process improvements and implement actions.
• Correspond with internal/external parties and respond to inquiries.
• Reconcile unapplied pre-payments in supplier accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing and monthly supplier reports.
• Support year-end audit and provide requested information.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and sustain improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoicing

Vendor communication

MS Office

Excel

Power BI

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP S4 Hana

COGNOS

Abby Flexicapture

Job description

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As an AP Officer, your main responsibility will be to ensure all invoices are approved appropriately and paid on time, maintain the accounts payable system, and resolves complex issues as and when necessary while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. You will be reporting to the AP Supervisor, based in UOA Shah Alam.

Main Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments for assigned locations
• To research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues (identify, communicate and facilitate resolution) including invoice on hold, parked invoices >90 days old
• Work with various cross-team stakeholders and review aged GRNI (goods received not invoiced) and perform timely follow up for all in-scope APAC locations; zero aged GRNI>6 months old
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement related actions
• Correspond with internal and external parties and respond to inquiries
• Reconcile unapplied pre-payment in supplier account to ensure no long outstanding item
• Assist with month end closing and produce monthly reports i.e., Supplier Reconciliations, AP Payment Details and other ad-hoc reports
• To involve in yearly audit and providing any required information from Internal and External auditors
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, support the implementation of findings and sustainability of achievements

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Accounting/Finance
• At least 1-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or related accounting field
• Good interpersonal, communication skills with proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin to liaise with diverse clients, suppliers, or associates (both verbal and written)
• Accounting/ERP system experience – Oracle, SAP S4 Hana, COGNOS, Abby Flexicapture would be of added advantange
• Microsoft Office experience; possessed sound intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI knowledge
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Organized, detailed, commits to deadlines with good analytical skills and ability to work under pressure

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us:

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

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PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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