Assistant Manager Accounts Payable

Infosys BPM Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys BPM Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable to lead a team responsible for end-to-end AP operations and invoice processing. The ideal candidate will have 7–9 years in AP, with supervisory exposure, and a strong knowledge of GR/IR and P2P closing.

Proficiency in SAP or S/4HANA is highly preferred, and the role requires leadership, robust communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7–9 years of Accounts Payable experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, GR/IR, and P2P closing.
• Proficiency in SAP or S/4HANA is a strong advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of AP analysts to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Drive team productivity and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs.
• Oversee day-to-day invoice processing, ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Manage payment runs, urgent payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure timely resolution of invoice discrepancies and vendor queries.
• Handle GR/IR account reconciliation and clearing activities.
• Support month-end and year-end P2P closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and internal financial controls.
• Leverage SAP or S/4HANA for AP operations, reporting, and analytics.
• Prepare and present AP performance reports to senior management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and vendor management teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Act as a point of escalation for vendor and internal stakeholder concerns.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable to lead a team responsible for invoice processing and end-to-end AP operations. The ideal candidate will bring 7–9 years of relevant experience, strong process knowledge, and leadership capabilities. Familiarity with SAP or S/4HANA is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Operations Management

• Supervise and mentor a team of AP analysts to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Drive team productivity and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs.
• Oversee day-to-day invoice processing, ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Manage payment runs, urgent payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure timely resolution of invoice discrepancies and vendor queries.

Process Expertise & Financial Controls

• Handle GR/IR account reconciliation and clearing activities.
• Support month-end and year-end P2P closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and internal financial controls.

System & Reporting

• Leverage SAP or S/4HANA for AP operations, reporting, and analytics.
• Prepare and present AP performance reports to senior management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and vendor management teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Act as a point of escalation for vendor and internal stakeholder concerns.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7–9 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 year in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, GR/IR, and P2P closing.
• Proficiency in SAP or S/4HANA is a strong advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.