Senior Accounts Payable Analyst with Japanese Language

Teradata Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Senior Analyst based in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves processing invoices, managing payments across multiple currencies, and contributing to month-end financial processes. Candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting and experience in the AP field, particularly within the APAC region. Fluency in Japanese and English is mandatory, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment focused on excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• AP experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Fluent in Japanese & English.
• 1-3 years of business-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices for multiple countries & currencies.
• Reconcile the AP subledger with the GL.
• Complete month-end close proceedings.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Excel Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Kofax Mark-view

ServiceNow

Job description

What You’ll Do:

The Accounts Payable Senior Analyst will

• Process PO and Non PO invoices for multiple countries (including Japan & Korea) & currencies
• Complete weekly supplier and employee payment run
• Research and resolve payments exceptions and issues
• Handle general AP inquiries using ServiceNow incident management tool
• Complete bi-monthly intercompany settlements
• Support local & corporate accounting managers with invoice and payment discrepancies
• Reconcile the AP subledger with the GL; Identify and resolve unaccounted transactions on a regular basis
• Complete month-end close proceedings and prepare subledger, purchasing, and expense accrual journals
• Assist with internal & external audit requests, as requested

Who You’ll Work With:

As an Accounts Payable Analyst within the Finance shared service Centre, you will work closely with the Team Leader & other team members in Hyderabad (India). The position is an integral part of the corporate accounting team with the critical tasks of operational support, routine and ad-hoc reporting, and department-wide assistance across all regions with specific responsibility for Japan. The scope of this role includes high volume transaction processing, research & analysis, and business unit support.

What Makes You a Qualified Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Finance, or other related Business discipline.
• Prior AP experience with Tier 1 ERP system (Oracle Fusion) preferred
• Experience using accounts payable invoice automation solutions such as Kofax Mark-view or Transcend-AP, service now.
• Experience with 3-way matched invoices and PO hold resolution
• Minimum of 1-3 years of business-related experience; accounts payable experience with APAC region preferred
• Fluent in Japanese & English is mandatory. In addition, Korean language is preferred
• General knowledge of accounting concepts & principles
• Excellent organization & time management skills
• Strong attention to detail & Ability to multi-task
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Intermediate to Advance Excel skills
• You are energetic, results oriented with a “can do” attitude
• Ready to work in any shifts especially US shifts

What You’ll Bring:

• Ability to collaborate and partner with other team members and BUs to provide an overall superior level of service
• Ability to “take the lead” in researching and resolving issues, as needed
• Ability to take ownership of special projects and effectively deliver positive results
• Technical and comprehensive knowledge of Finance & Accounting systems and processing

Why We Think You’ll Love Teradata

We prioritize a people-first culturebecause we know our people are at thevery heart of our success. We embrace aflexible work model because we trust ourpeople to make decisions about how,when, and where they work. We focus onwell-being because we care about ourpeople and their ability to thrive bothpersonally and professionally. We are ananti-racist company because ourdedication to Diversity, Equity, andInclusion is more than a statement. It is adeep commitment to doing the work tofoster an equitable environment thatcelebrates people for all of who they are.

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