AP Specialist

S&P Global; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services corporation in Penang seeks an Accounts Payable Associate to manage the day-to-day accounts payable activities. This role requires 5–8 years of experience in a global accounts payable setting and focuses on timely processing of vendor invoices and T&E claims. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiencies. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning opportunities

Retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounts payable focused on transactional processing.
• Good understanding of accounts payable principles and three-way matching.
• Strong analytical skills to manage and interpret AP data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of the accounts payable function.
• Responsible for end-to-end accounts payable lifecycle, including invoice processing.
• Collaborate with treasury and financial control teams to resolve transactional issues.

Skills

Experience in global Accounts Payable

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills

Technological Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Graduate

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Accounts Payable Associate is a key member of the Global Financial Operations Team, primarily responsible for executing the day‑to‑day accounts payable activities and ensuring operational excellence at the transactional level.

This role focuses on the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor invoices, T&E claims, and executing monthly business‑as‑usual (BAU) activities. It requires a professional with a strong foundation in AP principles, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.

The Team

Osttra Finance Team is based out of the UK, India, Penang, Sweden and US. It is an entrepreneurial team, who is highly energetic, flexible, dynamic and works beyond boundaries to deliver the real values. We are standing up an independent global finance team.

Location

Penang, Malaysia

Work Hours

UK Shift

Responsibilities and Impact

Role and responsibilities of an Accounts Payable Associate

The AP Associate will ensure the accurate and timely execution of the AP function across EMEA, APAC, US & India regions by focusing on the following core activities:

• Invoice Processing: Responsible for the end‑to‑end accounts payable lifecycle for a high volume of transactions, from invoice receipt and verification to preparation for payment processing.
• Review and Validation: Review vendor Invoices, Purchase Orders, and Travel & Expense (T&E) claims to verify the correctness of VAT/Tax rates, registration numbers, and applicability based on the supplier's jurisdiction.
• Compliance: Ensure all invoice processing and transactions comply with internal AP policies, financial regulations, and support compliance with internal controls.
• Vendor Master Data: Good understanding of Vendor Master Data ensuring controls and data integrity for payment and compliance purposes.
• Payment Execution: Execute the routine disbursement process, ensuring the timely and accurate execution of vendor invoice and T&E payment cycles.
• Reporting Support: Assist in preparing and analyzing AP reports, including aging reports and vendor metrics, which feed into management insights on cash flow, month end close and operational performance.
• Metrics Generation: Contribute to the generation of key operational metrics, including Average Invoice Processing Time, Days Payable Outstanding, and First Pass Match Rate.
• Audit Support: Assist in supporting internal and external audits by gathering and providing transactional documentation, explanations, and analysis related to accounts payable.
• Issue Resolution: Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve complex, transactional payment and invoice‑related issues.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to streamline routine AP processes and support the implementation of new systems or technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with teams like Treasury, Group Financial Control, and Legal Entity Control to address and resolve ad‑hoc financial and operational challenges at a transactional level.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Experience

To be successful in this role, the AP Associate must be adept at:

• Experience: 5–8 years of relevant, hands‑on experience in a global Accounts Payable role with a focus on transactional processing and month‑end close activities.
• Financial & Accounting Acumen: Good, practical understanding of accounts payable principles, three‑way matching, and general accounting concepts.
• Problem‑Solving & Analytical Skills: A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to identify and implement effective resolutions for transactional issues. Strong analytical skills to manage and interpret AP data.
• Technological Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Graduate

About OSTTRA

Launched in 2021, OSTTRA unites four businesses that have been at the heart of post‑trade evolution and innovation for over 20 years: MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset.

With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end‑to‑end workflows – from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimization, to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. Learn more at www.osttra.com.

What’s In It For You?

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best‑in‑class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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