Manager & Senior Executive, Account Payable, Group Finance

Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (PROTON); Tanjong Malim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PROTON is seeking a Manager & Senior Executive, Account Payable, Group Finance to lead the AP function, ensure timely payments, accurate processing and effective vendor relationships. You will partner with procurement, supply chain and other functions to support the company’s financial goals.

The role requires guiding a team, supervising month-end close, inter‑company reconciliations, and accurate general ledger reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, IT or similar discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in Finance and Accounting functions, preferably in Automotive Industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and motivate the team to ensure accurate accounting records and timely vendor payments.
• Ensure reconciliations for vendors, customers and inter‑companies are completed during monthly/quarterly close.
• Act as a business partner to internal departments and manage monthly close and GL reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Manager & Senior Executive, Account Payable, Group Finance

For Account Payable and Receivable functions to ensure timely payment and collection in accordance with company's policy, internal control and applicable accounting standards for companies supported by centralised Team.

Provides strong leadership to the team to ensure department runs smoothly with invoices being processed timely and accurately and issues/ disputes are resolved.

Be a strong business partner providing financial support to other departments e.g. procurement, supply chain and Corporate Quality to jointly achieve company's goals.

Job Description

Lead, train and motivate the team to ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, in compliant to the policy, and vendors are paid per due dates without complaints nor downtime due to late payment, and collections from customers are timely without aged/ bad debt.

Ensure vendors & customers reconciliations (inclusive of inter-companies) are done timely during monthly and quarterly accounts closing. Also Work closely and follow up with relevant users/departments to resolve disputed items.

As a business partner and liaison manager, in relation to payment with internal departments or divisions (Example: GTP, SCM, PPC, GHR, GIA and GQ) and external parties such as vendors, financial institutions and regulatory bodies (BANKs, AUDITOR, KASTAM, MOF)

Oversee monthly account closing on accruals are properly justified and correctly posted and ensure period closing activities are completed accurately and timely in accordance with work instructions and checklist.

Ensure internal and external reporting requirements are observed. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of General Ledger for trade and non-trade creditors' inclusive of inter-companies' and other payable/ receivable related accounts.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, IT or similar discipline or equivalent experience.

Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in Finance and Accounting functions, preferably in the Automotive Industries.

Specific Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of relevant computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint).

Hardworking and responsible person.

Strong analytical skill and sound professional judgment.

Able to work under minimum supervision and within tight deadlines.

Candidate must be able to work in Tanjung Malim.

Automobile technology that's the pride and symbol of Malaysian innovation and dedication. 1985 marked a momentous year in Malaysia's history when the country's first national car, the Proton Saga, rolled out for the masses. PROTON is more than just a car company as its inception as a key driver of national development has seen the brand accelerate its learning curve through technology transfer with strategic partnerships and technical collaborations.

Today, PROTON continues designing and building cars which has remained an elusive dream for most nations, but made a reality for Malaysia in 1985 and has since been driving the landscape of Malaysia’s automotive industry.