Procure to Pay Associate (Mandarin Speaking)

Accenture Southeast Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Southeast Asia is seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Associate to join our Finance team in Kuala Lumpur. This role focuses on accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor invoices, payments, reconciliations, and related activities, requiring strong attention to detail and basic accounting knowledge.

You will review invoices, match against documents, process payments, reconcile statements, and maintain organized AP records.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in accounts payable or finance operations preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounting, invoice processing, payment cycles, and reconciliations.
• Mandarin communication skills to liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices accurately and in accordance with company policies and approval procedures.
• Match invoices against purchase orders, goods receipt notes, contracts, or other supporting documents, where applicable.
• Prepare and process payments in a timely manner while ensuring proper documentation and authorization are in place.
• Reconcile vendor statements, identify discrepancies, and follow up with vendors or internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized accounts payable records, supporting schedules, and transaction documentation.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, aging items, and payment status to ensure timely resolution of pending matters.
• Support internal controls, audit requests, and compliance with finance policies and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Vendor liaison (Mandarin)

Education

Diploma or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and disciplined Accounts Payable Associate to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor invoices, payments, reconciliations, and related accounts payable activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, good organizational skills, and a sound understanding of basic accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices accurately and in accordance with company policies and approval procedures.


• Match invoices against purchase orders, goods receipt notes, contracts, or other supporting documents, where applicable.


• Prepare and process payments in a timely manner while ensuring proper documentation and authorization are in place.


• Reconcile vendor statements, identify discrepancies, and follow up with vendors or internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.


• Maintain accurate and well-organized accounts payable records, supporting schedules, and transaction documentation.


• Monitor outstanding invoices, aging items, and payment status to ensure timely resolution of pending matters.


• Support internal controls, audit requests, and compliance with finance policies and accounting standards.


• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Prior experience in accounts payable, finance operations, shared services, or accounting support is preferred.


• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, invoice processing, payment cycles, and reconciliation procedures.


• Good written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin, with the ability to liaise professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow deadlines, and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.


• Willing to work on rotational shift between Asia Pacific and Europe hours, Monday to Friday 9 AM - 6 PM / 2 PM - 11 PM