Accounts Payables Specialist - Japanese Speaker

Prometric; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Prometric in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an AP Specialist to manage daily accounts payable activities, verify invoices, process payments, and support month-end closings. You will liaise with the Japan team for JP payables and assist audits while upholding internal controls. Fresh graduates with JLPT N3 and strong Excel are welcome.

The role requires excellent English communication, the ability to work under pressure, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Minimum JLPT N3 (Japanese) required.
• Advanced Excel skills are an added advantage.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Result-oriented, self-motivated and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Verify invoices, Purchase Order and approval, vouchering and payment processing.
• Handle daily AP activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete AP month-end and year-end closing; reconcile AP and bank accounts.
• Coordinate with Japan accounting team for Japan payables activities.
• Provide support for audits related to AP.
• Adhere to financial policies and internal controls.
• Assist in process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Undertake any other assigned tasks.

Education

University degree

JLPT N3

Fresh graduates welcome

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Main Objectives and Activities

• Responsible for daily AP related activities such as verifying invoices, Purchase Order and approval, vouchering and payment processing in a timely and accurate manner
• Responsible for completing AP month end and year end closing in a timely and accurate manner, which includes completion of AP and bank reconciliations and resolve the reconciliation items
• Handle Japan AP process and liaise with Japan accounting team to ensure efficient, systematic and timeliness of all Japan payables related activities and controls built for these functions.
• Provide support for audit in relation to AP activities.
• Adhere to financial policies, procedures and related internal control policies
• Adhere to systems, procedures and practices for the smooth running of the division and the company as a whole
• Assist in the development, implementation and improvement in work processes to increase work efficiency
• Undertake any other work which may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• A recognized degree from university
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Minimum Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (‘JLPT’) N3.
• Advanced Excel skills is an added advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with high proficiency in English
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality
• Result-oriented, self-motivated and a team player who will be working in a challenging environment
• Available to work shift and shift support during public holidays
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with colleagues in both Finance and Operations in various geographical locations around the world.
• Must be able to work independently