Associate (Accounts Payable)

CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS International in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Accounts Associate to review and verify invoices, process local and overseas invoices, and ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and company policies.

You will manage the AP shared mailbox, prepare weekly payment proposals, post journal entries and accruals, maintain ledger records, review staff expenses, and support month-end closing while coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline required.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices and supporting documents submitted through the procurement system to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Process local and overseas invoices accurately and within the required timelines.
• Ensure invoice processing complies with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls and company policies.
• Manage the AP shared mailbox and respond promptly and professionally to queries from vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly payment proposals and supporting documentation to facilitate timely vendor payments.
• Prepare journal entries, reclassification entries, adjustments and accruals when required.
• Maintain accurate and complete records in the general ledger and relevant finance systems.
• Review and process staff expense claims in accordance with company and group policies.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and other Accounts Payable-related reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including follow-up on outstanding items.
• Provide supporting documents and explanations for internal and external audits.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Support process improvements, automation initiatives and other ad hoc assignments as required.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Fresh graduates encouraged to apply

Tools

Kingdee ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Review and verify invoices and supporting documents submitted through the procurement system to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Process local and overseas invoices accurately and within the required timelines.

Ensure invoice processing complies with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls and company policies.

Manage the AP shared mailbox and respond promptly and professionally to queries from vendors and internal stakeholders.

Prepare weekly payment proposals and supporting documentation to facilitate timely vendor payments.

Prepare journal entries, reclassification entries, adjustments and accruals when required.

Maintain accurate and complete records in the general ledger and relevant finance systems.

Review and process staff expense claims in accordance with company and group policies.

Perform vendor statement reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and other Accounts Payable-related reconciliations.

Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including follow-up on outstanding items.

Provide supporting documents and explanations for internal and external audits.

Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment issues.

Support process improvements, automation initiatives and other ad hoc assignments as required.

Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum 1-3 years working experience in accounts payable or general accounting.

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge of accounting principles, tax requirements and AP processes.

Prior exposure to shared services and regional finance operations will be an added advantage.

Skills and Attributes:

Proficient in Microsoft Office especially excel, advanced formulas and spreadsheet functions.

Good understanding of accounting entries and accounts payable processes.

Familiarity with AI tools, such as Copilot, will be an added advantage.

Experience using ERP or accounting systems, such as Kingdee will be an added advantage.

Strong attention to detail, with high level of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Able to manage high-volume tasks and work effectively in a shared services environment.

Proactive, responsible, and willing to learn new systems and processes.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and Asean insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions. Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 16 million customers globally.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and Asean insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions. Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 16 million customers globally.

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