AP Lead – 3-Month Assignment, immediate start

Power Root Berhad; Johor; On-site; MYR 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Root Berhad is seeking a hands-on finance professional for a 3‑month interim role based in Masai, Johor. You will lead Group Accounts Payable operations, own day-to-day AP and treasury activities, and strengthen controls.

Manage end-to-end payments, bank & cash, and vendor management while guiding a 4–6 member AP team. You should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance with strong AP, bank reconciliations, and month-end experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AP experience
• Bank reconciliation experience
• Month-end closing experience
• Treasury and cash flow management preferred
• Strong understanding of internal controls, governance, and audit requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice verification and payments
• Review and approve payment proposals per the authorised matrix
• Monitor vendor ageing and ensure timely settlements
• Lead AP team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and service excellence
• Monitor daily bank balances and cash positions across entities
• Plan and schedule payments to optimise cash flow
• Liaise with banks on facilities, account administration, and online banking
• Ensure controls over fund transfers, payment authorisations, and banking transactions
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items

Skills

Accounts Payable

Bank reconciliations

Month-end closing

Treasury & cash flow

Internal controls & governance

SOP development

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

This is a temporary 3-month interim assignment based in Masai, Johor. You will lead the Group's Accounts Payable operations as a hands‑on finance professional who can quickly understand the existing finance operation, take ownership of day‑to‑day AP and treasury activities, and strengthen controls. You will oversee the end‑to‑end payment cycle, bank and cash management, invoicing control, bank reconciliations, and lead an AP team of 4–6 people. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate cash visibility, ensuring strong payment controls, and supporting the AP team.

Key responsibilities

Oversee the full Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice verification, payment processing, and vendor management

Review and approve payment proposals to ensure accuracy and compliance with the approved authorisation matrix

Monitor vendor ageing and ensure timely settlements aligned with cash flow availability

Lead, supervise, and support the AP team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and service excellence

Monitor daily bank balances and cash positions across Group entities

Plan and schedule payments to optimise cash flow and working capital

Liaise with banks on banking facilities, account administration, and online banking platforms

Ensure appropriate controls over fund transfers, payment authorisations, and banking transactions

Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations for all bank accounts

Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Strong hands‑on experience in Accounts Payable and payment operations

Strong hands‑on experience in bank reconciliations

Strong hands‑on experience in month‑end closing activities

Treasury and cash flow management experience (advantage but not a must)

Strong understanding of internal controls, SOP development, financial governance, and audit requirements

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast‑paced environment

Available to take up an immediate 3‑month interim assignment

Able to work on‑site full time in Masai, Johor for the duration of the assignment

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?

Power Root (M) Sdn. Bhd. was founded on 23 July 1999 in Johor Bahru, Johor. It is a leading F&B company to develop and promote herbal energy drinks fortified with two main rainforest herbs: "Tongkat Ali" and "Kacip Fatimah". These herbs are indigenous to Malaysia and its properties for promoting physical well‑being are highly regarded by Malaysians.

Power Root (M) Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of a public listed company: POWER ROOT BERHAD , a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.