Analyst, Accounts Payable (US)

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

Job summary

Evonik Malaysia is recruiting for a Finance/AP professional to manage accounts payable processes and collaborate with Local Services and CoE. The role emphasizes adherence to internal controls, timely payment runs, and cross-functional teamwork within the hub.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or related fields, familiarity with AP processes, and strong English communication. Chinese language skills are a plus, and SAP experience is preferred. Malaysian candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent; fresh graduates or with >2 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge in Accounts Payable; SSC experience is a plus.
• English communication is essential; Chinese language proficiency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Evonik procedures and internal guidelines; ensure controls and documentation meet audit standards.
• Establish and maintain relation with Local Services and CoE.
• Support local services in internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with AP team members to process documents and resolve AP issues.
• Ensure closing timelines meet Group Corporate requirements.
• Process payments via online banking to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Provide payment forecasts and/or payment-related reports on time and with quality.

Skills

Account Payable

English communication

Chinese language (advantage)

Team player under pressure

Education

Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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

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.

Company is

Evonik Malaysia