Accounts Payable Specialist

DIC Corporation; Selangor; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia, Selangor, is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage vendor invoices and resolve Accounts Payable issues. The ideal candidate should have a Degree/Diploma in Accountancy, at least 2 years of financial accounting experience, and be fluent in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. Experience with SAP systems is advantageous. The role involves improving financial processes and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• At least a Degree/Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years experience in financial accounting, preferably manufacturing.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate vendor invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Resolve Accounts Payable issues with vendors.
• Participate in SAP User Acceptance Testing and enhancements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

MS Office

SAP knowledge

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accountancy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Process and validate all vendor/intercompany invoices and credit notes received accurately within agreed key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Work closely with Entities Finance, Purchasing and other group entities personnel to ensure all invoice exceptions or rejections are taken into action promptly, all outstanding or overdue invoices are taken into action promptly.
• Responsible for resolving Accounts Payable issues with vendors.
• Investigate and follow up on unidentified or unmatched collections on a timely manner
• Process and validate employee travel & expense claims according to country audit rules and tax regulation.
• Process down payment requests (end-to-end process).
• Prepare and reconcile Supplier statements and Intercompany Reconciliations.
• Participate in SAP User Acceptance Test or any enhancement or customization in the system.
• Continuous process improvements to improve the current Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes and support on future Finance task migration to SSC.
• Keep abreast of latest developments in accounting and tax regulations.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all relevant SAP modules.
• Adhere to all J-SOX requirements and internal controls. As necessary, assume responsibility for implementing internal audit recommendations.
• Identify and recommend business improvements that contribute to achieving stated company objectives and maximization of cash position.
• Perform relevant duties as instructed from time to time.

Requirements

• At least a Degree/Diploma in Accountancy, part professional qualifications or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years financial accounting experience in general ledger / accounts payable / accounts receivable, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Fresh graduate are encouraged to apply.
• Computer literate and has knowledge of MS Office.
• Familiar with SAP system is an added advantage.
• Good communication skills, able to converse fluently in Bahasa Malaysia, English. Ability to converse, read and write in other languages is an added advantage.
• Possess an analytical mindset, good at interpreting data and figures.
• Self-starter, fast learner, able to work independently with minimum supervision.