Global Payments Manager

II-VI UK, Ltd.; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation in Penang is seeking a professional for an Accounts Payable role. This position involves forecasting payables, processing payments, and assisting in managing a global card program. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in shared services for international finance. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This role offers a hybrid work model, ensuring flexibility while supporting global initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable Shared Services supporting international locations.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
• Experience with corporate card programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecast weekly payables and communicate with finance members.
• Process payment runs and ensure timely disbursement of funds.
• Assist in managing the global card program and issuing cards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Comfortable working across multiple time zones

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, I.T. or a related field

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Forecasting weekly payables schedule as well as projected outgoing funds and communicating these with the treasurer and other finance members
• Process payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of funds
• Assist the Global Shared Services AP vouchering team to resolve issues and answer questions.
• Support the reconciliation of payment batches and resolve any discrepancies
• Assist in managing Coherent’s global card program (US and Europe) including issuing cards, monitoring usage, adjusting limits, and monitoring any delinquent payments. Ensure any new cards or changes to cards have appropriate approval beforehand.
• Work with Global Shared Services leadership to develop and track Key Performance Indicator metrics for the Accounts Payable process.
• Monitor outstanding checks and work to resolve any issues in a timely manner
• Monitor shared outlook inboxes relating to AP as well as mail and reaching out to vendors to go paperless if they have not done so already
• Review any changes in bank information and verify these changes with the vendor to avoid any risk of fraud. These changes will all be submitted and documented in the workflow.
• Provide backup and assist with uploads such as freight, commissions, legal payments, and Concur related files
• Other general AP support such as assisting with month-end close activities, working closely with any internal or external auditors on requests, and ensuring overall smooth payment runs.
• Assist in one-off AP requests and projects that may arise from either the US or Germany

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, I.T. or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable Shared Services supporting international locations
• Ability to work under minimum supervision & meet deadlines
• Experience with corporate card programs is a plus
• General accounting knowledge and the ability to make journal entries

Skills

• This candidate must be comfortable working across multiple different time zones and have strong communication skills.

Working Conditions

• This role is hybrid

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.