Executive Accounts Payable

DKSH; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH is seeking an Accounts Payable Executive for its Finance BPO function in Kuala Lumpur. The role ensures governance, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the AP cycle to support reliable financial reporting and business performance.

You will perform AP processing, manage expenditures, uphold internal controls, and drive automation and efficiency. The position emphasizes team support, learning, and adherence to DKSH standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting standards.
• Hands-on experience with SAP is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AP processing services in line with SLA, quality, and KPI targets.
• Assist in day-to-day operating expenditures against budgets.
• Implement and uphold AP processes and internal controls.
• Record all AP transactions accurately for monthly and year-end closures.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and leverage automation.
• Guide and support the team to meet functional goals.
• Promote learning and development in AP practices and DKSH values.
• Commit to ongoing self-development in AP expertise and DKSH standards.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Why Join DKSH