AP Accounting & Reporting Analyst

Baxter; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in Kuala Lumpur. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in finance to ensure accurate reconciliations and maintain compliance with internal controls and US GAAP. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance processes, making a significant impact on the efficiency of the finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organization that is committed to improving patient outcomes globally while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance, particularly in Accounts Payable.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile Accounts Payable accounts and follow up on open items.
• Support period-end close reconciliation activities.

Skills

Accounts Payable Reconciliation

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Canon

PEGA

JDE

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Role Summary

• Reports to the AP Accounting & Reporting Supervisor
• Responsible for accurately executing other services related to Accounts Payable function such as system administration, reconciliations and audits
• Responsible to grant and manage accesses to the different systems to the Accounts Payable team and ensure segregation of duties among the AP functions
• Responsible to accurately reconcile Accounts Payable related accounts and do follow ups as required to close open items in a timely manner
• Responsible to accurately run operational metrics and present them to management

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to reconcile Accounts Payable accounts related in accordance with Baxter’s Internal Controls and Sox related controls
• Ensure proper and timely follow up and / or investigation on the open items to avoid aging. If any, ensure that sufficient documentation is available and in accordance with Baxter’s Internal Controls and US GAAP
• Work with Shared Service Center personnel and key stakeholders to address and resolve open and / or aged items in the Accounts Payable related accounts
• Ensure proper documentation is prepared for the Accounts Payable related accounts in accordance with USGAAP, Baxter’s Internal Control and Sox related controls
• Support period-end close reconciliation activities, as needed
• Ensure errors are minimized and straight-through processing principles are adopted where possible
• Identify and present solutions for continuous process improvement
• Educate internal customers and suppliers on the use of self-service solutions, where appropriate
• Create and manage profiles for starters and current users as required
• Ability to investigate and resolve technical issues with ERPs such as Canon, PEGA, JDE
• Ensure that interfaces within systems are happening accurately and on time
• Ability to resolve any interface issue and / or addressed it correctly and timely to the proper team / person
• Identify and present solutions for continuous process improvement, including root cause analysis and recommendations
• Create Tax Keys in Canon and PEGA including multi department co-ordination.
• Perform system testings in case of any upgrade
• Run and analyze accounts payable related metrics

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years’ experience in a finance position
• Functional Knowledge in the end-to-end Accounts Payable process
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of financial systems
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and oral communication skills, in the specified language(s)
• Highly organized
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Experience in accounting and financial systems and processes
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Internal controls experience

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.