Analyst, Accounts Payable (US)

Evonik; Selangor; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented Finance professional to join our Accounts Payable team. You will ensure adherence to internal controls, manage payment runs, and support audits while maintaining strong relationships with Local Services and CoE.

The role requires a degree in Finance/Business Admin/Accounting, fresh graduates or 2+ years’ experience, and English proficiency; Chinese language is a plus depending on assignment. Collaboration and accuracy are essential in a fast-paced hub.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Business Admin/Accounting or equivalent; fresh grads or >2 years experience.
• Knowledge in Accounts Payable and SSC experience is an advantage.
• English proficiency is required; Chinese language is a plus depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Evonik procedures and internal guidelines for payments.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Local Services and CoE.
• Support local services in terms of internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with AP team members to process documents and resolve AP issues.
• Ensure closing timelines meet Group Corporate requirements.
• Perform payment runs and process payments via online banking to ensure timely execution.
• Provide payment forecasts and related reporting as needed.
• Monitor blocked invoice releases before payment runs.
• Obtain vendor confirmations before payments and ensure timely payments.
• Participate in process improvement and support cross-functional hub activities.

Skills

Team player

Meticulous

Communication skills

English proficiency

Chinese language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

1. At least Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent. Fresh Grad or with at least >2 years relevant working experience.
2. Knowledge in Account Payable and experience of working in SSC is an advantage.
3. Candidates assigned to manage the EMEA and America market portfolio would be required to work according to the relevant shift hours.
4. A team player, meticulous, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
5. Good communications skills both verbal and written in English.
6. Depending on the individual assignment, different language skills will be required. Proficiency in Chinese language would be an added advantage.
7. Computer literate and competent in Microsoft office and preferred have experience in SAP system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Payment Team 1. 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.
2. Establish and maintain strong working relationship with Local Services and CoE.
3. Supporting local services in terms of internal and external audit.
4. Collaborate with other AP team members and achieve a high level of teamwork in the completion of document processing and resolving AP related issues.
5. Ensure that closing timelines meet the Group Corporate requirements.
6. Perform payment run activities including process payment via online banking system so to ensure payment are executed at timely accurate manner.
7. Provide payment forecast (where applicable) and/or payment related reporting (regular or ad hoc reports) in timely and quality manner.
8. Monitor blocked invoice release block before payment run proposal.
9. Ensure vendor confirmation before payment run.
10. Ensure critical vendor payment are processed timely.
11. Participate in continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness.
12. Provide assistance and support to cross functional activities within the hub including take over additional roles as assigned.

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.