Payments & Compliance Associate (Entry-Level)

AMS AirAsia Aviation Management Services Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AirAsia Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable professional to manage payment runs, verify supporting documents, and ensure timely processing within DOA controls.

The successful candidate will perform vendor and bank reconciliations, assist month-end closing, and support tax compliance while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience; fresh graduates welcome.
• Proficient in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).
• Proficient in MS Office; Oracle or similar ERP experience is a plus.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet month-end deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify and execute domestic and cross-border payments via online portals.
• Verify supporting documents, three-way matching and DOA approvals before release.
• Perform pre-payment audit checks to prevent duplicates and errors.
• Reconcile vendor statements against AP sub-ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and resolve open items in bank reconciliation statements.
• Ensure correct withholding tax (WHT) and VAT/GST filing within deadlines.
• Adhere to internal controls and SOPs; support payment queries with SLAs.
• Assist in month-end AP closing activities.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Bahasa Malaysia

MS Office

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

AirAsia Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable professional to manage payment runs, verify supporting documents, and ensure timely processing within DOA controls.

The successful candidate will perform vendor and bank reconciliations, assist month-end closing, and support tax compliance while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.