Officer, Sponsorship

Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Accounts Assistant to manage sponsorship payments, reimbursements, and related financial records in D365. You will coordinate approvals, prepare purchase orders, maintain the sponsorship tracker, and support monthly and year-end closings while ensuring compliance and documentation.

Strong eye for detail, 1–3 years in accounting, and a degree or diploma in accountancy or finance are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Accountancy or Finance required.
• 1–3 years' experience in accounting, audit or finance.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting capabilities.
• Proficient with ERP system and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Process and coordinate sponsorship approvals and reimbursements.
• Maintain sponsorship tracker and ensure accurate status.
• Prepare purchase orders and submit invoices in D365.
• Support monthly and yearly accounting close.
• Assist with accounting and audit-related tasks.
• Respond to sponsorship inquiries and provide timely support.

Skills

Accounting Ledger

ERP System

Data Savvy

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Record Keeping

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accountancy or Finance

Job description

Timely processes and coordinates the approval of all sponsorship requests and reimbursements to ensure accurate record keeping in D365 and compliance with policies and guidelines.

Responds promptly to sponsorship‑related inquiries to ensure timely resolution and effective support.

Maintains daily updates of the sponsorship tracker to ensure accurate status.

Prepares purchase orders and submits invoices accurately in D365 to ensure proper financial tracking.

File and maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date documentation to ensure proper record management and completeness.

Process and verify vendor payments and staff reimbursements in compliance with policies and standards to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

Respond to inquiries from vendors and staff regarding payments and expense-related matters to ensure timely issue resolution.

Performs daily updates of Accounts Payable invoices in the payment tracker file to ensure no invoices are overlooked.

Maintains accurate accounting records by performing proper filing, scanning, and systematic storage of all financial documents in the finance shared folder to ensure easy retrieval.

Supports the monthly and yearly accounting close process to ensure all expenses are correctly captured in the system and all relevant supporting documents are verified, approved, and filed accordingly.

Assists with accounting and audit‑related tasks as required and performs any other duties assigned by the line manager to ensure effective operational support.

Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental or organizational objectives.

EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Degree or Diploma in Accountancy or Finance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in accounting, audit, finance or related fields.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS

• Accounting Ledger, Finance and ERP System
• Digital and Data Savy
• Troubleshooting and Problem-solving
• Analytical and Research skills
• Record-keeping and Reporting

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS

• Accountability and Ownership
• Multitasking and Detail Orientation
• Proactivity and excellent execution
• Resourceful and Efficiency
• Facilitation and Coordinate

KEY CHALLENGES

• Ensuring the sponsorship claim is processed within the timeline
• Accurate recording of the transaction in the accounting system
• Proper filing and availability of the supporting documents

Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) is the world’s leading organization on financial inclusion policy and regulations. A member-owned network, we promote and develop evidence-based policy solutions that improve the lives of the poor through the power of financial inclusion.

Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) is the world’s leading organization on financial inclusion policy and regulations. A member-owned network, we promote and develop evidence-based policy solutions that improve the lives of the poor through the power of financial inclusion.