Finance Executive – Accounts Payable

Asia Pacific Schools; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Executive - Accounts Payable to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing financial transactions, ensuring budgetary compliance, and supporting month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in finance or a related field, along with strong communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. Join a passionate team committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, where your contributions are valued and recognized. If you are motivated and ready to make a difference in the education sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension fund contribution to EPF

Fee discount for children of employees

Outpatient medical benefits

Inpatient medical benefits

Paid leaves including medical and annual

Qualifications

• Degree in finance or related field required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor purchase requisitions and invoices.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payable transactions.
• Assist in budget preparation and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Communication in English

Communication in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Degree in finance or related field

Professional qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

The Asia Pacific Schools, in partnership with The International Schools Partnership (ISP), equips students for local and global success by delivering Amazing Learning and offers both the international and Malaysian National curricula in the Klang Valley, Malaysia.

The Asia Pacific Schools promotes equality and is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognized and valued.

A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.

An embedded whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.

A peer network of like-minded teaching colleagues and support from operations’ staff.

Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.

A commitment to employee well-being.

We also offer:

• Pension fund contribution to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
• Fee discount for children of employees
• Outpatient and inpatient medical benefits
• Paid leaves: medical, hospitalization, annual leaves, maternity, compassionate, exam/study, etc.

ISP Malaysia – Asia Pacific Schools

We are seeking to hire a Finance Executive -Accounts Payable to commence employment in June 2025.

Purpose of Role

To carry out various duties relating to the Finance Office. The incumbent manages and monitors all purchase requisition, purchase orders, invoices, staff advance, account reconciliation, cashflow and assists in month end closing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budgetary cost control (ie. opex & capex) by ensuring all purchase order raised are within the school allocated budget.
• All expenditure is duly authorized & supported before capturing into NetSuite & payment made.
• Timeliness, completeness & accuracy in processing and updating payable transactions into NetSuite.
• Monitor the bank balance to ensure sufficient fund available for payment.
• On time payment and submission of indirect and company tax payment.
• Maintain proper & timely schedule/listing/recon. to support the management accounts & regional reports on operating expenses & capex.
• Maintain accurate & timely fixed assets listing and depreciation in NetSuite.
• Assist in the budget preparation on operating expenses.
• To carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisors from time to time.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and staff.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested/assigned as required by SLT or Line Manager, especially regarding the school’s administrative function.
• Always follow the school’s policies and procedures.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in finance or its related field and/or professional qualification.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying together with a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of two referees (one of which must be from your current employer) to email [emailprotected]

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.