Apprentice, Finance Operations

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in Shah Alam is seeking a financial operations support role focused on Accounts Payable and Receivable. Key tasks include processing invoices, managing supplier records, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Finance, experience in finance operations, and proficiency in SAP. Join a dynamic team committed to brewing excellence and sustainable growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Dynamic workplace culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Experience in finance operations, particularly in AP/AR.
• Familiarity with financial controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end finance operations in AP and AR.
• Process invoices and manage supplier payment records.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for audit queries and compliance.

Skills

Invoice processing

Data extraction

Financial reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Audit compliance

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Smart Core

E-invoicing tools

Job description

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Incorporated in 1969, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad (Carlsberg Malaysia Group) is part of Carlsberg Group, one of the leading global brewers with strong market positions across Western and Eastern Europe as well as Asia.

Carlsberg Malaysia Group is a dynamic brewer with businesses in Malaysia and Singapore as well as an investment in Sri Lanka.

Job description:

Role Overview

Supports end-to-end finance operations across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), system projects, audit & compliance, and learning & development. Hands-on transactional processing, system validation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination to ensure smooth financial operations and data integrity.

Accounts Payable (AP) Responsibilities

• Assist in invoice processing via Esker, including invoice splitting and validation.
• Support KDS-Staff claim requests and ensure timely documentation.
• Help with transporter invoice transition from manual copy to Esker request in Smart Core.
• Perform Daily Duty payment uploads and verify GR/IR reports in SAP.
• Participate in E-invoicing data extraction and compare turnaround times for MyInvoice portal uploads.
• Maintain supplier payment records, including FX outgoing payments and excise duty reconciliation.
• Support vendor creation process by preparing required documentation, verifying vendor master data, and coordinating with the governance team for approvals.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Responsibilities

• Assist in collection call preparation, including decks and meeting minutes.
• Support aging report updates for CMSB, CBMB, DF, and Free Beer Deposit customers.
• Help with Actual TR and ACF report updates and EM Closing files.
• Participate in BNM and Provision for Bad Debts reporting.
• Assist in new customer applications, temporary credit limit access, and credit policy updates.
• Support trade collateral interest reviews, bounce cheque reversals, and write-off requests.
• Handle audit queries related to AR transactions, customer balances, and collection activities by compiling supporting documents and liaising with auditors.

Smart Core Project Support

• Participate in master data cleanup activities, including vendor/customer master validation and deactivation of inactive records.
• Assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by executing test scripts, logging defects, and validating system enhancements related to AR/AP modules.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Assist in responding to internal and external audit queries related to AR and AP processes.
• Help compile and organize supporting documents for audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and documentation standards.

Learning & Development

• Gain exposure to Smart Core reporting tools and participate in AP/AR report harmonization.
• Learn basic reporting skills including data extraction, reconciliation, and dashboard interpretation.
• Collaborate with senior team members to understand end-to-end finance operations workflows.

We offer:

We empower our employees by providing opportunities for learning, development, and leadership.

We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose, and where every individual plays a vital role in shaping a better, more sustainable future for Carlsberg Malaysia.

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Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees

We pursue perfection every day. We strive to brew better beers. Beers that stand at the heart of moments that bring people together. We do not settle for immediate gain when we can create a better tomorrow for all of us.

Our purpose is rooted in our heritage and in the mentality of our founders, who left a rich legacy that still greatly influences how we run our business today.

We live our purpose every day by focusing on our brands and the art of brewing. We excite our consumers with innovative and quality brews that strengthen our identity and pride as brewers and by continuously striving to do better. We are a highly engaged and diversified team that champions quality and innovation.

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