Executive Accounts Payable (Markets - Singapore/Taiwan)

DKSH Management Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Management Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Accounts Payable Executive to uphold financial integrity and operational efficiency within our BPO finance function.

You will deliver AP services to KPI targets, support budget governance, and ensure accurate posting for monthly and year-end closes. Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 0–2 years in AP (SSC preferred), SAP experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (preferred).
• 0–2 years of Accounts Payable experience in SSC or high-volume KPI-driven environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and AP processes.
• Hands-on experience with SAP accounting applications.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in local language and English (written and spoken). Mandarin proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AP processing services per SLA and KPI targets.
• Support day-to-day operating expenditures against budgets.
• Implement and uphold AP processes and internal controls.
• Oversee accurate and timely recording of AP transactions for monthly/year-end close.
• Drive continuous improvement to streamline AP processes with automation.
• Guide and support the team to meet functional goals.
• Champion team learning and DKSH values.
• Commit to self-development in AP expertise and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

English language

Mandarin language

Education

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

Tools

SAP accounting applications

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Executive Accounts Payable (Markets - Singapore/Taiwan)

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, MY, MY

Global Business Unit: OTH

Job Function: Finance

Requisition Number: 247972

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)
• 0-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably within a Shared Services Centre (SSC) environment, and comfortable working in a high-volume, KPI-driven, and repetitive processing environment. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• 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
Mandarin language proficiency is required as this role supports Singapore operations and serves as a backup for Taiwan invoice processing, requiring regular communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

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 Accounts Payable.

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