AP Accountant ( P2P Invoicing) - 12 months contract

Wilhelmsen; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5‑day work week

International environment

Learning & development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wilhelmsen’s Global Business Services in Kuala Lumpur seeks an AP Accountant (P2P Invoicing) for a 12-month contract. The role covers AP workflow, invoice review, posting, approvals, and month-end closing, with focus on accuracy and timely processing.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 2+ years in finance, strong English, and ERP experience. Hybrid work in Malaysia is offered along with ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2 years+ of relevant experience in finance, preferably high-volume processing.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles.
• Previous experience in an AP environment advantageous.
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word and ERP systems like IFS, SAP, Oracle.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Asian language skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Registering supplier invoice data into accounting system.
• Managing supplier invoice coding and invoice approval workflow, including direct approvals.
• Processing non-PO vouchers and month-end accruals.
• Performing three-way match transactions and related accruals.
• Ensuring proper storage of scanned invoices and correct CoA application.
• Resolving invoice/payment queries with internal departments.
• Supporting external/internal audits and month/year end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

IFS / SAP / Oracle

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.

Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR, Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality, scalable, reliable solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experience andcost-efficient business support services

Job title

AP Accountant (P2P Invoicing) - 12 months contract

Who we are looking for

We are looking for P2P Invoicing who will join our Global Business Services division.

Global Business Services provides high quality, scalable andcost-efficient business support services, such as finance, HR and IT, to companies in the Wilhelmsen group.

The Accountant is responsible for performing several Accounts Payable (AP) workflow tasks and coordination of invoice processing. He/She is also expected to review supplier invoices, assign posting details, complete appropriate checks for business approval and/or PO match, and enter the invoice details.

Who you will report to

The position reports to Finance TL P2P Invoicing.

What you will work on

• Registering supplier invoice data into accounting system

• Managing supplier invoice coding and administer invoice approval workflow, including seeking direct approval from business operations

• Processing of non-PO accounts payable vouchers and month-end accruals

• Processing of three-way match transactions in our financial platform and related month-end accruals

• Ensuring appropriate storage of all scanned invoices on accounting system

• Make sure CoA is correctly applied

• Ensuring supplier statement reconciliation is completed for all suppliers

• Working closely with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queries

• Maintaining excellent customer relationships through effective and timely communication in the event of queries or disputes on invoices

• Producing and manage aged supplier listing, investigating anomalies and reporting on these to accounting team

• Ensuring best practice across all accounts payable tasks by maintaining current process documentation, and leading implementation of system and process improvements

• Support external/internal audits

• Assist in the financial month & year end closing process

• Other ad-hoc AP duties as required

• Treating all information received as strictly confidential

• Fulfilling all other tasks delegated by the Superior

Qualifications you have for this role

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting or Finance

• 2 years + of relevant experience in finance, preferably processing in a high volume environment

• Good knowledge of accounting principles

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Payable environment within an organisation or SSC/BPO environment is advantageous

• Computer literacy – Excel, Word and other large enterprise systems is advantageous (e.g. IFS, SAP, Oracle etc.)

• Good command of the English language (spoken & written). Additional Asian/Hindu/Arabic/Asean language skills will be advantageous

• Excellent communication skills and cultural awareness

• Positive attitude, customer centric mindset and willingness to go the extra mile to meet organizational goals

• Previous experience in migration process and/or system implementation preferred

• Proven ability to learn and understand new software/accounting systems

• Ability to build good relationships with different stakeholders

• Attentive to detail and deadlines

• Structured and well-organised

• Ability to resolve problems and deal with high volume transactions

• Analytical skills

Location

The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office located at KL Sentral which is a strategic work location with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as easy to get to go by public transportation.

What we offer

• 5-days work week including complying with Malaysia’s Public Holiday

• International work environment and culture

• Great learning and development opportunities

• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely)

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex!