Accounts Payable Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Finance Administrator proficient in processing invoices, handling queries, and reconciling accounts. The ideal candidate has a background in Accounting or Finance, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive company culture

Comprehensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Shared Services or Finance administration.
• Good Excel and Outlook skills.
• Previous Accounting or Administration work experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and validate invoices accurately.
• Research and coordinate inquiries about invoices and payments.
• Drive conversations with local Finance Teams about KPIs.
• Review and process employee and credit card expenses.
• Engage with stakeholders to resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation for Accounts Payable accounts.

Skills

Fluency in English

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Customer orientation

MS Office skills

Education

Accounting/Finance studies

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Attractive Remuneration Package
• Opportunity to work with a Multinational Company

About Our Client

Putting people at the heart of everything we do. That\'s our Purpose and it\'s at the heart of our business. Since our inception in 1976, we have continued to grow and build on existing strengths and ensuring we hold true to what we are famous for - People. Our global community of 9,000 recruiters live and breathe our core values: We continuously strive to Grow Connections, Earn trust, and ultimately - Make a Difference. At Michael Page, we don\'t just accept difference - we celebrate it. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants from all diverse background.

Job Description

• Processing of purchase orders (PO) and non-PO invoices using OCR scanning solution, ensuring invoices are validated, input accurately and adhere to the Procurement policy and approved in line with business authorization matrix.

• Research, analyze and coordinate incoming inquiries regarding status of invoices, staff expenses and payments.

• Present Service Delivery to countries by driving conversations with local Finance Teams using the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) monthly.

• Review and process employee expenses and company credit card expenses in adherence with Company Travel and Expense policy.

• Engage with stakeholders across the business to investigate and resolve invoicing discrepancies, taking necessary corrective action, driving issues to resolution.

• Make sure internal customer and supplier inquiries are resolved in a timely manner with the highest quality of service.

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation for Accounts Payable accounts, including the review and maintenance of subledger.

• Apply efficiency initiatives coming from the Robotic Process Automation tools, control the output of these tasks and manage the exceptions.

• Educate and train buyers on the P2P processes for an efficient buying cycle.

The Successful Applicant

• Fluency in English
• Ideally previous experience in Shared Services, and Finance administrative activities
• Analytical and process-oriented mindset, the ability to think laterally and solve problems with exceptional customer care and orientation
• Adaptability to changes and ability to work in cross-cultural environment with services mind-set
• Accounting/Finance studies or background
• Previous Accounting/Administration work experience valued
• MS Office (good Excel and Outlook skills) and any ERP experience is valued
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and follow-up on/resolve outstanding issues
• Detail oriented with solid organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

What\'s on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• A supportive and professional company culture in the business services industry
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities