Accounts Payable Specialist I

PPG; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will ensure timely approval and payment of invoices, maintain the accounts payable system, and resolve complex issues while adhering to internal procedures. Your expertise in accounting, coupled with strong communication skills, will be essential in liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Accounts Payable.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices for compliance before payment.
• Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal parties.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Reconciliation

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP S4 Hana

QAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your main responsibilities will be to ensure all invoices are approved and paid on time, maintain the accounts payable system, and resolve complex issues while ensuring adherence to procedures. You will report to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, based in UOA Business Park, Shah Alam. This is a hybrid workspace.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review and verify assigned location invoices for appropriate documentation and approvals, ensuring compliance with internal controls, processes, and levels of authority before payment.
2. Process invoices and payments for assigned locations.
3. Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues, identifying and facilitating resolution with suppliers.
4. Correspond with internal and external parties and respond to inquiries.
5. Reconcile unapplied pre-payments in supplier accounts to ensure no long-outstanding items.

Qualifications

1. Minimum a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable.
3. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin (both verbal and written).
4. Experience with accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP S4 Hana, QAD.
5. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are required.