Executive, Accounts Payable

DKSH; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to coordinate and supervise AP activities, ensuring governance, accuracy, and timely closing. You will lead process improvements and mentor the AP team in a dynamic finance environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, hands-on SAP experience, and strong Excel skills. You’ll collaborate with budget owners and drive efficiency and control across AP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Solid understanding of local and international accounting standards.
• Hands-on SAP accounting applications experience is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise accounts payable processing within SLA.
• Manage day-to-day operating expenditures against budget.
• Implement AP processes and internal controls for governance.
• Supervise timely monthly and annual AP closings.
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Guide the team to meet goals and develop skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Fluency in English and local language

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

Coordinate and supervise accounts payable, including the implementation of processes and internal controls to ensure governance over the Accounts Payable function

What You Will Deliver

• Deliver Accounts Payable(AP) processing services within agreed quality, service levels and KPI targets as defined in Service Level Agreement (SLA)


• Support superior in managing day-to-day operating expenditures against operating budgets to ensure efficient usage of resources


• Implement accounts payable processes and internal controls to ensure governance over the Accounts Payable function


• Supervise the recording of all accounts payable transactions to ensure timely and accurate monthly and yearly accounts payable closing.


• Coordinate and execute continuous improvement initiatives to streamline existing accounts payable processes and improve efficiencies through better utilization of automated systems


• Guide team to ensure effective delivery of team's goals (where applicable)


• Drive learning and development of team in the area of Accounts Payable and DKSH behavior to achieve team/function goals (where applicable)


• Drive self-learning and improvement in the area of Accounts Payable and DKSH behavior as part of continuous learning.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline (preferred)


• Demonstrate good working knowledge and understanding of the business and industry


• Demonstrate a good working knowledge in managing accounts payable and application of local/international accounting standards, principles and practices


• Proven hands-on experience in SAP accounting applications is an advantage


• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and basic analytical skills


• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)


• Demonstrate fluency in local language and ideally in English, both written and spoken

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Finance.