Finance Executive - AP (1 year contract)

Biocon; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Biocon in Malaysia is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage end-to-end PO invoice processing, supplier advances, GRIR, and month-end closings. The role supports audit, tax, and compliance activities while driving digital transformation in AP functions.

You will work with SAP, Excel, and cross-functional teams to improve processes, ensure timely payments, and maintain accurate schedules and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounts payable with PO invoice processing and MS Excel reporting.
• Experience using SAP for posting, reconciliations and month-end closing.
• Familiar with audit support, tax filings and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Execute Accounts Payable and month-end closing activities as outlined, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company requirements.
• Process PO invoices end-to-end, verify, post in SAP, resolve issues with SCM and vendors.
• Prepare supplier advance schedules, ageing reviews, and liquidation follow-up.

Skills

Accounts payable

PO processing

Reconciliations

Month-end closing

SAP

Excel

Process improvement

Automation/RPA exposure

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Execute Accounts Payable and month-end closing activities, including PO invoice processing, supplier advances, GRIR and duty clearing, expense provisions, reconciliations, audit support, tax filing support, and process improvement, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts payable & PO Processing

• Perform end-to-end processing of PO-based invoices, including invoice verification, accounting, and posting in SAP.
• Investigate and resolve PO-related invoice issues by coordinating with SCM, business users, and vendors.
• Support accurate and timely vendor payment processing and respond to vendor account queries.
• Prepare and maintain the supplier advance schedule, including verification, ageing review, and follow-up for timely liquidation.
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve outstanding or unmatched balances.
• Support updates to outsourced service agreements and applicable rate records.

3. GRIR, Duty & Account Clearing

• Review GRIR balances, investigate open items, and perform knock-off or clearing on a timely basis.
• Process and monitor duty payments and complete the related clearing activities.
• Reconcile relevant accounts and follow up with stakeholders to close long-outstanding items.

4. Month-End Closing & Financial Schedules

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Compile expense provisions and accruals with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare and maintain monthly schedules and reconciliations for payable accounts.

5. Audit, Tax & Compliance Support

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents for internal, statutory, and corporate audits.
• Respond to audit queries and follow up on outstanding audit requests.
• Support tax computations, tax filing queries, and related documentation.

6. Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives within Accounts Payable and financial operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, accuracy, controls, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements and issue resolution.

7. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable and Hands-on experience in PO invoice processing, reconciliations, and month-end closing is preferred.
• SAP experience is preferred; exposure to finance automation or RPA is an advantage.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to prepare accurate schedules and reconciliations.
• Process improvement mindset with adaptability to digital tools and automation.