AP Executive

Career Wise; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead and manage the accounts payable team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in accounts payable. Key responsibilities include supervising daily financial transactions, ensuring timely vendor payments, and preparing financial reports while maintaining compliance with tax regulations. Proficiency in SAP and Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, particularly in Accounts Payable.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform and review daily financial transactions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Oversee monthly AP closing activities.
• Monitor vendor account details and update payment statuses.
• Handle AP disputes and discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and conduct analysis.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal policies.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

Job description

2) Company Financial Statements & Reporting Designated Companies

- Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team to ensure efficient and effective operations.

- Perform and review daily financial transactions, including posting and verification of AP data.

- Ensure timely and accurate processing of all vendor invoices and payments.

- Oversee monthly AP closing activities and ensure the AP Aging Report is prepared by the second working day of each month.

- Monitor vendor account details and update payment statuses regularly; identify and follow up on late payments or irregularities.

- Handle AP disputes and discrepancies by coordinating promptly with the Procurement team to resolve issues and expedite processing.

- Review internal control processes regularly and propose improvements to enhance the AP workflow.

- Prepare financial reports and conduct analysis in accordance with reporting deadlines.

- Ensure full compliance with tax regulations and internal policies related to AP processes, including sales tax and withholding tax.

- Perform other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management.

- Prepare accurate and timely audit and tax schedules.

- Liaise with external auditors during annual statutory audits.

- Ensure timely closing of monthly and annual accounts in line with deadlines.

Job Requirements

- Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent.

- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, particularly in Accounts Payable.

- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel.

- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.