P2P Analyst Greater China Market

Danone; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone Business Services APAC is seeking a P2P Analyst to ensure smooth payment operations across the region, including China. You will process payments, strengthen controls, and collaborate with finance, procurement, suppliers, and regional teams in a dynamic shared services environment.

You will gain exposure to invoice processing, payment controls, and process optimization while contributing to transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field.
• 1+ years in Accounts Payable, Payment Operations, P2P, Treasury, or SSC.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled payments accurately within timelines and compliant with policies.
• Manage payment activities for the China market with potential rotation.
• Maintain a strong control environment and governance standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve inquiries.
• Monitor payment failures and risks, driving issue resolution.
• Support month-end and year-end payment operations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Leverage digital tools to streamline payment processes.
• Contribute to business continuity within P2P.
• Work with regional and global teams on transformation initiatives.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Mandarin & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics)

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Job

At Danone Business Services APAC, you will play a critical role as P2P Analyst in ensuring seamless payment operations that support our business, suppliers, and stakeholders across the region. Beyond processing payments, you will contribute to strengthening controls, driving operational excellence, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within a dynamic shared services environment. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will gain exposure to regional operations, process optimization, and transformation initiatives.

• Execute scheduled payments accurately and within established timelines, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage payment activities for the China market while supporting potential rotation opportunities across other APAC countries based on business needs.
• Maintain a strong control environment by adhering to internal policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Partner with suppliers, business users, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment-related inquiries and ensure a high level of service delivery.
• Monitor and minimize payment failures, processing errors, and operational risks through proactive issue identification and resolution.
• Support month-end and year-end activities related to payment operations, ensuring completeness and accuracy of transactions.
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the overall user experience.
• Leverage digital tools and automation opportunities to streamline payment processes and reduce manual effort.
• Contribute to business continuity plans and support operational excellence within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to support transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

What You'll Gain

• End-to-end exposure to procure-to-pay operations within a leading multinational organization.
• Opportunities to work closely with Finance, Procurement, employees, suppliers, and regional stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in invoice processing, compliance reviews, employee claims audits, and financial controls.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives and best practices in a Best-in-Class Shared Services environment.
• A collaborative culture that supports continuous learning, professional growth, and career development.

About You

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Payment Operations, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Treasury, or a Shared Services environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Familiarity with banking platforms, electronic payment processing, and payment controls.
• Experience in a Shared Service Center (SSC) or multinational organization will be an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluency in both written and spoken Mandarin and English is required to effectively support stakeholders, suppliers, and business partners across the China market.

About Us

At Danone Business Services APAC (DBS APAC), we are a high-performing team passionate about delivering excellence, driving transformation, and creating value across the Asia-Pacific region.

Our ambition to beBest-in-Class inspires us to innovate boldly, collaborate effectively, and continuously improve the way we serve our stakeholders.

Join Us and Make a Difference

Be part of an organization where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to a larger purpose beyond business success.

Shape the future with us. Make a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.

One Planet. One Health. By You.