Executive Accounts Payable

DKSH Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Executive Accounts Payable to maintain financial integrity and efficient operations within our Finance BPO function. You will ensure governance, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the AP cycle to support reliable financial reporting and continued business performance.

The role requires a degree in Accounting/Finance, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Solid understanding of AP, local and international standards and practices.
• Hands-on SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in local language with proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AP processing services in full adherence to SLA, KPI targets and quality standards.
• Support day-to-day operating expenditures against budgets.
• Implement and uphold AP processes and internal controls.
• Oversee accurate recording of all AP transactions for monthly and year-end close.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline AP processes and automate where possible.
• Guide and support the team to meet functional goals.
• Champion team learning and DKSH values to build capability.
• Commit to continuous self-development in Accounts Payable expertise and DKSH standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Fluent in local language & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Title: Executive Accounts Payable

Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY, MY

Global Business Unit: OTH

Job Function: Finance

Requisition Number: 247972

About The Role

The Accounts Payable Executive plays a pivotal role in upholding the financial integrity and operational efficiency of DKSH's Finance Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) function. By ensuring governance, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the accounts payable cycle, this role directly supports reliable financial reporting and sustained business performance.

What You Will Deliver

• Deliver Accounts Payable (AP) processing services in full adherence to agreed quality standards, service levels, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets as defined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Support the effective management of day-to-day operating expenditures against budgets, contributing to responsible and efficient use of resources
• Implement and uphold AP processes and internal controls that ensure strong governance across the accounts payable function
• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of all AP transactions to support reliable monthly and year-end financial closing
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline AP processes and enhance operational efficiency through improved utilization of automated systems
• Guide and support the team to ensure consistent and effective delivery against functional goals, where applicable
• Champion team learning and development in Accounts Payable practices and DKSH values to build capability and achieve shared functional goals, where applicable
• Commit to continuous self-development in Accounts Payable expertise and DKSH behavioral standards as part of a culture of ongoing learning

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (preferred)
• Solid understanding of the business and industry, with good working knowledge in managing accounts payable and the application of local and international accounting standards, principles, and practices
• Hands-on experience with SAP accounting applications is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and sound analytical skills
• Proficiency in office productivity tools including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Fluency in the local language with proficiency in English, both written and spoken