Senior AP Specialist: Process Improvement & Mentoring

Mintel; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintel in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior AP Specialist to ensure operational excellence, coach teammates, and drive continuous improvement in the accounts payable process. This hybrid role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining supplier master data, processing invoices, and monitoring KPIs.

You will review junior work, handle multi-currency payments, support month-end closing, and help optimize cash flow while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant AP experience in SSC or multinational setting.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and MS Excel basics.
• Experience with SAP Concur and NetSuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier master data in line with controls and governance.
• Process POs, supplier invoices, and employee/shoppers’ expenses on time.
• Code entries to GL accounts, departments, and projects; review junior work.
• Handle multi-currency payment processing following policy.
• Monitor aging, optimize cash flow, and resolve overdue items.
• Reconcile supplier and bank accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Be point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support AP Team Lead in daily operations and KPI tracking.
• Coach and onboard junior staff; ensure quality and compliance.
• Drive process improvements and update SOPs for consistency.
• Assist month-end close, audits, and cross-functional system projects.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP Concur

NetSuite

MS Office

Excel (VLookup, Pivot)

Job description

Mintel in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior AP Specialist to ensure operational excellence, coach teammates, and drive continuous improvement in the accounts payable process. This hybrid role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining supplier master data, processing invoices, and monitoring KPIs.

You will review junior work, handle multi-currency payments, support month-end closing, and help optimize cash flow while ensuring compliance with internal controls.