Senior, Finance • Account Payables

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; Hybrid; MYR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Ipoh, Malaysia is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable professional to manage end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management. The role requires collaboration with procurement and regional teams, ensuring timely month-end close and strict adherence to internal controls.

This hybrid position offers exposure to OCR Invoice processing, ERP systems, and continuous improvement initiatives within a multinational manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Accounts Payables, billing operations, or finance shared services.
• Experience in high-volume transaction environments within multinational organizations preferred.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and electronic invoicing platforms is an advantage.
• Experience in process improvement or automation initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management and employee claims auditing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices via OCR, or manual entry.
• Handle high-volume invoice processing and monitor successful validation, matching, and system posting.
• Perform 2-way/3-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with procurement, receiving teams, and regional stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Support month-end closing activities and reconciliation of AP subledger and vendor statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities within AP operations.
• Support ERP/system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Vendor management

Month-end close

OCR / data entry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management and employee claims auditing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices via OCR, or manual entry.
• Handle high-volume invoice processing and monitor successful validation, matching, and system posting.
• Perform 2-way/3-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with procurement, receiving teams, and regional stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Support month-end closing activities and reconciliation of AP subledger and vendor statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities within AP operations.
• Support ERP/system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management and employee claims auditing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices via OCR, or manual entry.
• Handle high-volume invoice processing and monitor successful validation, matching, and system posting.
• Perform 2-way/3-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with procurement, receiving teams, and regional stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Support month-end closing activities and reconciliation of AP subledger and vendor statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities within AP operations.
• Support ERP/system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management and employee claims auditing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices via OCR, or manual entry.
• Handle high-volume invoice processing and monitor successful validation, matching, and system posting.
• Perform 2-way/3-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with procurement, receiving teams, and regional stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Support month-end closing activities and reconciliation of AP subledger and vendor statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities within AP operations.
• Support ERP/system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Accounts Payables, billing operations, or finance shared services.
• Experience in high-volume transaction environments within multinational organizations preferred.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and electronic invoicing platforms is an advantage.
• Experience in process improvement or automation initiatives is a plus.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of AR processes and financial operations.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage large transaction volumes.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis tools is an advantage.

Working Conditions

• This role is hybrid

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!