Executive, Accounts Payable

DKSH; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to coordinate and supervise AP processing, implement internal controls, and ensure governance over the AP function.

The role delivers AP services within SLA, supports operating budgets, ensures timely month and year-end closings, and leads continuous improvement of AP processes with a focus on accuracy, control, and team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and standards.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts Payable

SAP

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Local language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

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.