Accounts Payable Specialist

BIT Official; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BIT Official is seeking an experienced Expense Analyst in Kuala Lumpur to join the Group Accounting team. You will manage accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, accruals, and payments, while leveraging AI tools to optimize workflows and data reporting.

The role requires strong business acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment. Mandarin and English proficiency are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance (required).
• 8+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee (review and process) employee claims and vendor payments using digital expense management systems and automated payment platforms.
• Perform reporting activities using financial software, dashboards, and advanced data tools.
• Ensure accruals accuracy and reasonableness; handle budget recording, reporting and analytics.
• Review processes and systems to meet business/operational needs; identify opportunities for process improvement and leverage AP automation technologies.
• Support Finance team with information requests and timely communication with stakeholders; assist with withholding tax forms; review expense reporting for closing.

Skills

Accounts payable

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

AI tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Tools

AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT)

Financial software

Job description

Why Join Us:

At BIT, we tackle complex problems as a team. We encourage openness and promote transparency, respect, and inclusivity. Every team member is valued and has a voice that can be heard. We are always in search of intellectually curious and entrepreneurial individuals who are keen on making an impact in the crypto ecosystem and in building a better product for the next one billion users.

About the role:

The ideal candidate will be involved with preparing financial reports and statements, bank reconciliations, and conducting cyclical audits and will be focused on accounts payable. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen.

You will be part of the Group Accounting team – Expense Analyst which sits within Group Finance. The team oversees the full cycle of accounts payable functions. This includes ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, and having the right payments made to the relevant stakeholders accordingly to policies and/or jurisdictional regulations.

The candidate would be primarily responsible for accounts payable compliance matters. Depending on needs and circumstances, the candidate may be requested to assist on other expense and/or financial reporting matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee (review and process) employee claims and vendor payment processes, utilizing digital expense management systems and automated payment platforms;
• Perform reporting activities using financial software, dashboards, and advanced data tools;
• Ensure accruals accuracy and reasonableness;
• Handle budget recording, reporting and analytical processes. This includes ensuring requests in the system are correctly populated;
• Review relevant processes and system to ensure that business/operations needs can be met;
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and leverage AP automation/technologies (e.g., OCR invoice processing, workflow software) to enhance efficiency;
• Support fellow Finance team members in information request;
• Assist with timely communication with key internal and external stakeholders;
• Assist with assessing, preparing and submission of withholding tax forms;
• Review expense reporting for closing, if required.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or Finance;
• 8 years and above of relevant experience, ideally with a minimum of 3 years in Accounts Payable function;
• Tech-savvy with hands-on proficiency on AI tools/software (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for workflow optimization and data tasks;
• Willingness to read up on policies and regulations;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Detail oriented and meticulous;
• Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines;
• Self-starter team player who can thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment;
• Able to work independently and a responsible team player;
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin will be advantageous.

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