P2P Lead (1 year Contract)

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized pharma company seeks a finance professional to oversee accounts payable operations. You will manage a team ensuring accurate vendor transactions and support financial control compliance. A minimum of 5 years' experience in finance, along with proficiency in Mandarin and knowledge of accounting tools like SAP, is required. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards program including performance bonuses and development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible benefits

World-class training program

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Finance and Accounting, including 2 years managing teams.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and core accounting concepts.
• Experience driving change and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AP operations, ensuring accurate vendor transaction processing.
• Manage month-end close and ensure a clean AP subledger.
• Drive performance with KPI monitoring and quality control.
• Build partnerships with internal stakeholders like Procurement and Finance.
• Lead issue resolution and necessary escalations.
• Set team goals and support employee development.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and financial control standards.
• Champion process improvements and standardization.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Driving change

Process improvement

Accounts Payable expertise

Education

Degree in Finance & Accounting/Commerce or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Kofax

Celonis

Job description

Responsibilities

Oversee daily AP operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor transactions.

Manage the month-end close process and maintain a clean AP subledger by resolving aged items.

Drive performance through KPI monitoring, quality control, and process improvements.

Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Finance, etc.).

Lead issue resolution and escalations where necessary.

Set team goals, monitor performance, and support employee development.

Ensure compliance with SOX, audit, and financial control standards.

Champion continuous improvement, process standardization, and best practices in AP.

Our client is a globally recognized pharma company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Finance and Accounting (Accounts Payable), including minimum of 2 years' experience managing transactional accounting teams in a performance driven environment.
• Degree in Finance & Accounting/Commerce or equivalent with professional qualifications e.g. ACCA/CPA/MIA.
• Experience in driving change and process improvement initiatives.
• Seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable process and core accounting concepts.
• Knowledge and experience in SAP, Coupa, Kofax or Celonis would be an added advantage.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.