Analyst, Accounts Payable (US)

Evonik España Y Portugal SA.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a finance professional to join their payment team. The role requires a degree in Finance or related fields, with experience in Accounts Payable being advantageous. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, be a team player, and possess proficiency in Microsoft Office, while knowledge in SAP system is preferred. Duties involve ensuring compliance, processing payments on time, and continuous improvement in processes.

Qualifications

• At least a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent. Fresh graduate or >2 years relevant working experience.
• Knowledge in Accounts Payable and experience working in SSC is an advantage.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written in English.
• Proficiency in Chinese would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Evonik procedure and internal guidelines. Ensure compliance to internal controls.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Local Services and CoE.
• Collaborate with other AP team members and achieve a high level of teamwork.
• Perform payment run activities including processing payments via online banking system.
• Monitor blocked invoice release before payment run proposal.
• Participate in continuous improvement in process efficiency.

Skills

Team player

Meticulous

Good communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Qualifications

• At least a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent. Fresh graduate or with at least >2 years relevant working experience.
• Knowledge in Accounts Payable and experience working in SSC is an advantage.
• Candidates assigned to manage the EMEA and America market portfolio will be required to work according to the relevant shift hours.
• Be a team player, meticulous, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written in English.
• Depending on the assignment, different language skills may be required. Proficiency in Chinese would be an added advantage.
• Computer literate and competent in Microsoft Office, and preferably have experience in SAP system.

Payment Team

• Adhere to Evonik procedure and internal guidelines. Ensure compliance to internal controls and keep proper evidence & required documentation to meet internal or external audit standards.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with Local Services and CoE.
• Support local services in terms of internal and external audit.
• Collaborate with other AP team members and achieve a high level of teamwork in the completion of document processing and resolving AP related issues.
• Ensure that closing timelines meet the Group Corporate requirements.
• Perform payment run activities including processing payment via online banking system so that payments are executed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide payment forecast (where applicable) and/or payment related reporting (regular or ad hoc reports) in a timely and quality manner.
• Monitor blocked invoice release before payment run proposal.
• Ensure critical vendor payments are processed timely.
• Participate in continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide assistance and support to cross functional activities within the hub including taking over additional roles as assigned.