Purchase-to-Pay (Manager I - Expert)

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a candidate to drive process improvements in the Purchase to Pay area. This role involves ensuring compliance, analyzing issues, and optimizing the Accounts Payable processes. Candidates should have over 5 years in relevant fields and expertise in SAP. The company offers a supportive working environment and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

High-quality expertise in finance and supply chain

Commitment to sustainable practices

Recognition for operational excellence and digital innovation

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in Purchase to Pay (Procurement / Finance / Freight).
• Experience working in an MNC or Malaysian Public listed company.
• Deep dive experience in SAP work environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement in P2P area and ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance and solve P2P process issues.
• Implement and monitor the Business Continuity Plan.

Skills

Process Improvement

SAP Expertise

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

University degree in accounting or business administration

Chartered, Certified or Certified Professional Accountant

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Overview

We are a leading chemical company focused on developing intelligent solutions for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents worldwide, offering varied opportunities for progression. BASF values performance and personality, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, or background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Do you want to work with passionate teams delivering excellent business and digital services to the Asia Pacific region? Do you seek an open, supportive, and caring working environment? Do you take your development needs seriously? If yes, take your career to the #NextLevel with BASF!

Objectives of this Position

The primary goal is to drive process improvement in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) area, ensuring efficient delivery of services to BASF group companies. The role focuses on maintaining compliance with BASF policies, Financial Reporting Compliance (FRC) requirements, and local legal standards while optimizing service delivery timelines, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance and assess P2P process issues, proposing effective solutions.
• Analyze, optimize, and harmonize Accounts Payable (AP) processes across various regions and service companies.
• Collaborate with the Delivery Manager to identify and implement improvement opportunities, focusing on cost savings, risk management, and digitalization.
• Serve as a "Super user" within P2P teams, offering expert knowledge and hands-on support.
• Support business requirement formulation and prioritize them effectively.
• Implement and monitor the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and ensure adherence to BASF Safety Guidelines.
• Lead and participate in global P2P process initiatives, including training on systems like Transport Management and Ariba.
• Document FAQs and best practices to promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Support service delivery within budget and defined service levels, continuously improving customer satisfaction.
• Lead global and regional process implementation and business case initiatives.
• Key driver in creation and maintenance of knowledge management process.

Requirements

• Education
  University degree in accounting or business administration
• Chartered, Certified or Certified Professional Accountant

• Working Experience
  More than 5 years’ experience in Purchase to Pay (Procurement / Finance / Freight Cost Management)
• Deep dive experience working in an SAP work environment, project management
• Experience in SAP S/4 related projects is preferred

• Technical & Professional Knowledge
  In-depth knowledge and understanding of Purchase to Pay and other accounting functions.
• Act as a technical troubleshooter for SAP system and/or other ERP system related to P2P/Freight
• Proficiency in English with good communication skill to develop and establish cooperation and rapport with users at working levels and of different nationalities.
• External experience in a shared service or business process outsourcing engagement will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in an MNC or Malaysian Public listed company

The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees and is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital. We provide services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region in 8 languages. BASF also has regional hubs in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, covering Europe and the Americas.

BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine awards in 2024, including Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024 and multiple recognitions at the Life at Work Awards 2024. The hub also received several awards for Learning Technology, Talent Management, and Digital Transformation.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition is to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation, balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. BASF employs around 112,000 people and operates globally with a portfolio spanning Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Nutrition & Care, Surface Technologies, and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. Further information at our website.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.