APAC Senior Accounts Payable Lead

Ecolab; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Senior AP Specialist to deliver high-quality invoice processing, payment readiness, and vendor support across multiple APAC markets. You will handle complex cases, resolve issues, and coach junior analysts in a fast-paced GBS environment.

Key responsibilities include SAP/OnBase processing, 3-way matching, payment readiness reviews, and SOX-compliant month-end activities. Strong SAP experience and regional APAC exposure are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 3–5 years of Accounts Payable / P2P experience in a Shared Services/GBS environment.
• Strong SAP knowledge (MIRO, MIR7, FBL1N, MRBR) and OnBase workflow familiarity.
• Solid understanding of payment processes, GRIR management and vendor master data.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage high volumes, tight timelines and multi-country operations.
• Experience in handling the Philippines market.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate invoices (PO/Non-PO) accurately in SAP and OnBase.
• Perform 3-way matching and resolve GRIR/PO/PR discrepancies with Procurement and operations teams.
• Review payment readiness and support weekly payment proposal activities.
• Handle complex vendor queries, escalation cases, and aging items.
• Support T&E audit tasks (if in scope) and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist in clearing blocked invoices, duplicates, unmatched items, and approval delays.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job coaching to junior analysts.
• Support month-end AP reporting, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain SOPs, participate in internal/external audits, and ensure SOX compliance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support digital automation efforts.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Customer-centric

Multi-country

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

SAP

OnBase

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Senior AP Specialist to deliver high-quality invoice processing, payment readiness, and vendor support across multiple APAC markets. You will handle complex cases, resolve issues, and coach junior analysts in a fast-paced GBS environment.

Key responsibilities include SAP/OnBase processing, 3-way matching, payment readiness reviews, and SOX-compliant month-end activities. Strong SAP experience and regional APAC exposure are essential.