Accounts Payable Specialist — Hybrid, SSC Growth Path

multi color corp; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Conducive Working Environment

Learning & Development

Job summary

Multi Color Corp’s Shared Services Centre in Malaysia is seeking a finance professional to manage Vendor Master Data, Invoice Processing, and Payment activities. You will coordinate with local controllers, ensure accuracy of non-PO invoices, and support month-end closing and intercompany reconciliations.

The role requires a degree in Accounting/Finance with ACCA/CPA/MIA, fluent English, and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; ACCA/CPA/MIA preferred.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Independent with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• SSC experience is an advantage.
• Willing to work EMEA afternoon shift.

Responsibilities

• Periodically review vendor and bank master data to ensure records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Discuss payment terms for new and existing vendors with local business unit Controllers. Ensure approval obtained for any deviation from standard payment terms.
• Work with VMD Team on review active and inactive vendors.
• Ensure accuracy and timely processing of vendor invoice for PO and non-PO items. Review and standardize account coding of expenses.
• Ensure all non-PO invoices are authorized before payment according to DOA.
• Coordinate with Team Lead and local business unit Controllers to reduce the occurrence of non-PO invoices. Handle and follow up dispute resolution on problematic invoices.
• Attain detailed understanding of payment methods and country-specific requirements in integrated (host-to-host) or non-integrated payment portals.
• Ensure payment cycle runs are in compliance with Company and local regulatory requirements.
• Streamline payment run cycles and coordinate payment requests by local business units.
• Coordinate with Team Lead and local business unit Controllers to reduce number of ad-hoc payment requests and other payment matters.
• Propose authorization controls for payment run approvals in payment portal.
• Work closely with Company Corporate Accounting on month-end intercompany balance reconciliation and transactions.
• Work with local business units to ensure compliance with Company policy on intercompany invoice recognition and payment.
• Complete month end closing activities according to month end checklist.
• Ensure MEC reports balance reconcile with GL.
• Ensure GRIR and AP ageing are maintained up-to-date and propose rectification plan for any long outstanding items.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Independent

Multi-tasking

SSC experience

EMEA hours

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/MIA

Job description

Multi Color Corp’s Shared Services Centre in Malaysia is seeking a finance professional to manage Vendor Master Data, Invoice Processing, and Payment activities. You will coordinate with local controllers, ensure accuracy of non-PO invoices, and support month-end closing and intercompany reconciliations.

The role requires a degree in Accounting/Finance with ACCA/CPA/MIA, fluent English, and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.