Associate Director, Accounts Payable (APAC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Job summary

Michael Page in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a senior leader for Accounts Payable within a Finance Shared Services environment. The role focuses on processing invoices, T&E, and payment requests with strict adherence to policies.

You will drive process efficiency, reconcile vendor statements, and oversee month-end close while ensuring accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in leadership, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency with financial software; opportunity for career

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; 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

Fixed assets understanding

Leadership experience

Process management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Financial software

Job description

About Our Client

A company operating in the Finance Shared Services industry.

Career Highlights

• Career progression
• Exposure to global stakeholders

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

• 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.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7107775