Senior, Finance - Account Payables

COHERENT; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Malaysia is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage end-to-end AP activities, including invoicing, payments and vendor management. The role involves high-volume processing, OCR-enabled workflows and strict adherence to controls.

You will collaborate with procurement, receiving and regional teams to resolve issues, support month-end closing, and drive process improvements. Prior Oracle ERP experience and Mandarin language advantage are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related.
• 3–5 years in Accounts Payable or finance shared services; 1–2 years also considered.
• Experience in high-volume transaction processing in a multinational.
• Hands-on with Oracle ERP; SAP or other ERP systems acceptable.
• Strong end-to-end AP knowledge: invoicing, matching, and payments.
• OCR-based invoicing or electronic invoicing platforms an advantage.
• Advanced Excel; knowledge of Power Query, Power Automate, Power BI is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborates with internal teams, vendors and regional stakeholders.
• Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor management and employee expense auditing.
• Process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and within established timelines through OCR-enabled platforms or manual entry.
• Monitor invoice validation, matching, approval and posting to ensure accurate processing.
• Perform two-way and three-way matching of invoices against PO and goods receipts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues and vendor queries promptly.
• Liaise with procurement, receiving teams, internal requesters and regional stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Support month-end closing activities, including AP subledger reconciliation and vendor statement reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and operational efficiency.
• Support ERP enhancements, workflow optimisation and automation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate financial records and proper documentation of AP transactions.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Vendor management

OCR processing

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multitasking

Mandarin advantage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

Other ERP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor management and employee expense claims auditing.
• Process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and within established timelines through OCR-enabled platforms or manual entry.
• Monitor invoice validation, matching, approval and posting to ensure transactions are processed correctly.
• Perform two-way and three-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues and vendor queries promptly.
• Liaise with procurement, receiving teams, internal requesters and regional stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment-related issues.
• Support month-end closing activities, including AP subledger reconciliation and vendor statement reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, financial procedures and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, operational efficiency and transaction accuracy.
• Support ERP system enhancements, workflow optimisation and automation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure AP transactions are properly documented.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Accounts Payable, invoice processing, billing operations or finance shared services. Typically, 3–5 years of experience is preferred; candidates with 1–2 years of relevant experience may also be considered.
• Experience in high-volume transaction processing within a multinational organisation is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle ERP is strongly preferred. Candidates with SAP or other ERP system experience may also be considered.
• Good understanding of end-to-end AP operations, invoice matching, vendor reconciliation and payment processing.
• Experience with OCR-based invoice processing or electronic invoicing platforms is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power Query, Power Automate, Power BI or other data analysis and automation tools is an added advantage.
• Good analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, vendors and regional stakeholders.
• Mandarin language proficiency is an advantage

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!