Associate - Finance (Purchase to Pay) (P2P)

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Malaysia is seeking an Associate for a 12-month contract within Internal Firm Services Finance. You will process expense claims, verify supplier invoices, and support month-end close and system improvements.

The role emphasizes data analysis, reconciliations, and maintaining strong client service standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree/diploma in accounting, is fluent in English, and proficient with accounting software, MS Office, and G Suite.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Accounting or related professional qualifications.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in the use accounting software and applications, as well as Microsoft Office programs and G Suite.
• Good accounting knowledge.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail, affinity for critical thinking, problem-solving and hands-on execution.
• Fast learner and committed to get the job done.
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud and/or data analytics skills is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process expense claims received from staff.
• Involved in daily tasks such as supplier invoice verification and recording, as well as payment processing.
• Ensure strict adherence and compliance to query resolution within stipulated SLA.
• Maintenance and enforcement of accounts payable and expense policies, processes and procedures.
• Produce reports to assist management with monitoring / decision making.
• Resolve queries both internally and externally relating to expense claims, including liaising with IT or other support functions as necessary.
• Engage and educate clients on SOPs to ensure a positive client experience.
• Support the team lead with system implementation and/or system and process improvement requirements as required.
• Collaborate with the other finance functions for month-end closing.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments from accounts payable and expense claims perspectives as directed by the management from time to time.
• Collaborate with and support other functions within Finance as needed, and perform other duties as assigned /ad-hoc tasks to support relevant and related business requirements.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Fast learner

Team collaboration

Education

Degree / Diploma in Accounting or related qualifications

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Accounting software

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.

Job Description

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Job Description

• Process expense claims received from staff.

• Involved in daily tasks such as supplier invoice verification and recording, as well as payment processing.

• Ensure strict adherence and compliance to query resolution within stipulated SLA.

• Maintenance and enforcement of accounts payable and expense policies, processes and procedures.

• Produce reports to assist management with monitoring / decision making.

• Resolve queries both internally and externally relating to expense claims, including liaising with IT or other support functions as necessary.

• Engage and educate clients on SOPs to ensure a positive client experience.

• Support the team lead with system implementation and/or system and process improvement requirements as required.

• Collaborate with the other finance functions for month-end closing.

• Undertake ad-hoc assignments from accounts payable and expense claims perspectives as directed by the management from time to time.

• Collaborate with and support other functions within Finance as needed, and perform other duties as assigned /ad-hoc tasks to support relevant and related business requirements.

As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.

• Share and collaborate effectively with others.

• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.

• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.

• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.

• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.

• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.

• Build and maintain an internal and external network.

• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.

• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Preferred skills

• Minimum of Degree / Diploma in Accounting or related professional qualifications.

• Fluent in English.

• Proficient in the use accounting software and applications, as well as Microsoft Office programs and G Suite.

• Good accounting knowledge.

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

• Strong attention to detail, affinity for critical thinking, problem-solving and hands-on execution.

• Fast learner and committed to get the job done.

• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud and/or data analytics skills is an added advantage.

Note:

This is a 12 month contract role with opportunity to be converted to permanent based on performance

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Balance Sheet Analysis, Budgetary Management, Cash Flow Analysis, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Close Process, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Policy, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generating Financial Reports, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Internal Controls, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) {+ 4 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No