Analyst, Accounts Payable (US)

Evonik; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Malaysia is seeking a proactive Finance professional to join the Payment Team. The role requires a degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accounting, fresh graduate or with >2 years experience, and knowledge of Accounts Payable.

You will support AP processes and collaborate with Local Services and CoE to ensure timely, compliant payments. English communication is essential, with Chinese language as a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent.
• Fresh grad or with >2 years relevant working experience.
• Knowledge in Accounts Payable and SSC experience is an advantage.
• Candidates may need to workshift hours for EMEA and America portfolios.
• Team player, meticulous, able to meet tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Good verbal and written English; Chinese language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Evonik procedures and internal guidelines with proper documentation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Local Services and CoE.
• Support internal and external audits for AP processes.
• Collaborate with AP team to process documents and resolve issues.
• Ensure closing timelines meet Group requirements.
• Process payments via online banking to ensure timely execution.
• Provide payment forecasts and regular/Ad hoc reports.
• Monitor blocked invoice releases before payment runs.
• Obtain vendor confirmations prior to payments.
• Support cross-functional hub activities and take on additional roles.

Skills

Accounting

Accounts Payable

Teamwork

Communication

English

Chinese (adv)

MS Office

SAP

Education

Finance/Business Administration/Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

• At least Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent. Fresh Grad or with at least >2 years relevant working experience.


• Knowledge in Account Payable and experience of working in SSC is an advantage.


• Candidates assigned to manage the EMEA and America market portfolio would be required to work according to the relevant shift hours.


• A team player, meticulous, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.


• Good communications skills both verbal and written in English.


• Depending on the individual assignment, different language skills will be required. Proficiency in Chinese language would be an added advantage.


• Computer literate and competent in Microsoft office and preferred have experience in SAP system.

Requirements

• At least Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent. Fresh Grad or with at least >2 years relevant working experience.


• Knowledge in Account Payable and experience of working in SSC is an advantage.


• Candidates assigned to manage the EMEA and America market portfolio would be required to work according to the relevant shift hours.


• A team player, meticulous, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.


• Good communications skills both verbal and written in English.


• Depending on the individual assignment, different language skills will be required. Proficiency in Chinese language would be an added advantage.


• Computer literate and competent in Microsoft office and preferred have experience in SAP system.

Key Responsibilities

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.


• Supporting 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 process payment via online banking system so to ensure payment are executed at timely accurate manner.


• Provide payment forecast (where applicable) and/or payment related reporting (regular or ad hoc reports) in timely and quality manner.


• Monitor blocked invoice release block before payment run proposal.


• Ensure vendor confirmation before payment run.


• Ensure critical vendor payment are processed timely.


• Participate in continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness.


• Provide assistance and support to cross functional activities within the hub including take over additional roles as assigned.