Remote P2P Team Lead AP & Process Improvement

AkzoNobel; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia seeks an experienced Accounts Payable leader to manage regional I2P operations across multiple business units. You will coordinate analysts, ensure timely monthly cycles, and uphold internal controls with a focus on optimization and accuracy.

The role requires 5+ years in Procure to Pay, team leadership, and strong communication with internal and external stakeholders. A global but remote-capable mindset is valued; competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent.
• Financial and business analytical skills to analyze data for business decisions in timely manner.
• Procure to Pay (E2E) expertise with more than 5 years.
• Experience in managing teams more than 5 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a remote environment from a global level whilst continuously retaining ‘an eye’ for the details.
• Communication and change management skills.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (certification will be considered a plus).
• Ability to gather facts and analyze problems in depth. Offer potential solutions.
• Ability to manage and co-ordinate with the team deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manages the I2P operational activities that result in the legal entity statements and statutory reporting in a region. Covering multiple BUs
• Coordinate and assign work to analysts to conform to monthly cycle and ad hoc requirements
• Monitor performance and conform to service delivery cycle and internal control requirements
• Linking pin to plant/site controllers and accounting controllers in the field of I2P
• Involve specialists in specific accounting topics where specific / deep knowledge is required
• Identifies improvements and initiates improvement projects
• Provide and monitor development plans for the team members
• Manages and monitors accounts payable team
• Responsible for all payable transactions
• Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior
• Initiates contact with various programs and units within the agency, vendors, state agencies, and district offices regarding payments and develops a solution for accounts payable discrepancies
• Serves as liaison in responding to accounts payable inquiries for solution of routine payment problems or for information or interpretation from third parties, such as various programs or units within the agency, vendors, government entities, or auditors

Skills

Procure to Pay

People management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Remote work

Change management

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent

Job description

AkzoNobel in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia seeks an experienced Accounts Payable leader to manage regional I2P operations across multiple business units. You will coordinate analysts, ensure timely monthly cycles, and uphold internal controls with a focus on optimization and accuracy.

The role requires 5+ years in Procure to Pay, team leadership, and strong communication with internal and external stakeholders. A global but remote-capable mindset is valued; competitive compensation offered.