Associate - Finance (Accounts Payable)

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Accounts Payable team member. This role involves supporting accounts payable processes, executing invoicing activities, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates should have a degree in accounting and strong communication skills. Proficiency in accounting software and Oracle Cloud is advantageous. Join this dynamic team for a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree in Accounting or related professional qualifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Solid computer skills and ability to use accounting software and applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting activities related to supplier invoicing and payment.
• Monitor invoice processing to ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Team-oriented environment

Problem solving and analytical skills

Attention to details

Client service orientation

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or related professional qualifications

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Job description

Overview

As a member of the PwC Malaysia Finance Accounts Payable team, your role is to support the accounts payable processes. This includes verifying and processing payments, and producing relevant reports for a number of PwC entities / joint ventures. This is an internal support role.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting activities related to supplier invoicing and payment
• Monitor invoice processing to ensure accurate and timely posting of costs
• Analyse the accounts payable schedule, including end-of-month closing report
• Review current accounts payable procedures for efficiency, accuracy and work flow and modify when required
• Ensure that all accounts payable activities are performed in accordance with company policy, internal control processes, and regulations where relevant
• Reconcile and review the accounts payable ledger, to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted, and to identify discrepancies and correct them
• Prepare reports detailing accounts payable status, and other relevant information as required
• Resolve queries both internally and externally relating to Accounts Payable, including liaising with IT or other support functions as necessary
• Ensure delivery of services within stipulated timelines
• Engage and educate clients on SOPs to ensure a positive client experience
• Assist the team lead with system implementation and/or system and process improvement requirements as and when required
• Assist the team lead with month-end duties
• Perform other duties as assigned /ad-hoc tasks to support relevant and related business requirements
• Collaborate with and support other functions within Finance as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree in Accounting or related professional qualifications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Solid computer skills and ability to use accounting software and applications, as well as Microsoft Office programs and G Suite
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to work under pressure in an individual or team capacity
• Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills, and attention to details
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Good knowledge of accounts payable, accounting administration and procedures
• Good client service orientation and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud is an added advantage