Associate Director, Accounts Payable

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 201,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities within finance

Job summary

Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Accounts Payable professional to manage end-to-end processing of invoices, T&E and payment requests within a Shared Services environment. The role emphasizes adherence to financial controls, timely processing, and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of leadership experience, proficiency with financial software, and a sharp eye for detail to support month-end closes and audit preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable & basic understanding of accounting concepts such as fixed assets within Shared Services environment (MUST HAVE).
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to manage processes efficiently.
• Greater emphasis on process management, adherence to procedures, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• At least 8 years of leadership experience (MUST HAVE).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, T&E and payment requests in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.
• Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment issues.
• Prepare and manage payment runs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership experience

Operational mindset

Proficiency with financial software

Attention to detail

Job description

• Process and verify invoices, T&E and payment requests in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.
• Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment issues.
• Prepare and manage payment runs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Payable professional should have:

• Experience in Accounts Payable & basic understanding of accounting concepts such as fixed assets within Shared Services environment (MUST HAVE).
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to manage processes efficiently.
• Greater emphasis on:
  • Process management
  • Adherence to procedures
  • Stakeholder management
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• At least 8 years of leadership experience (MUST HAVE).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions.

What's on Offer

• Competitive monthly salary between MYR 18,000 and MYR 22,000.
• Permanent employment with opportunities to grow within the accounting and finance department.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this Accounts Payable role within the Finance Shared Services industry.