Senior Manager, Finance (Accounts Payable)

Sime Darby Property Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property development is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to optimize finance processes and lead a team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive Accounts Payable knowledge and have a strong background in process improvement. This role involves managing vendor relations, overseeing team performance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years relevant work experience, including 10 years in a supervisory position.
• Extensive knowledge in Accounts Payable functions.
• Proficiency in business solutions software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate task completion.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors and resolve payment issues.

Skills

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Vendor Management

Cashflow Management

Job description

Job Purpose

Leading the team to optimize and enhancing Accounts Payable processes. This role focus on driving efficiency, reducing costs, minimizing errors, and improving cashflow management through strategic process improvements, technology integration, and best practice implementation.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, focusing on innovation and efficiency, while adhering to budget constraints
• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks, in alignment with established processes, policies, procedures, and legal/statutory requirements
• Oversee team performance, providing regular feedback and facilitating ongoing professional development to ensure optimal productivity
• Provide regular progress updates on the achievement of business and reporting targets, ensuring alignment with company goals
• Foster strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and business partners, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration
• Resolve payment-related issues, working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution
• Recommend, develop, and maintain Accounts Payable policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned, supporting cross-functional initiatives as needed

• 10 – 15 years relevant work experience with at least 10 years in a supervisory position
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge and understanding in the related Accounts Payable functions.
• Property Development knowledge would be an added advantage
• Good personal computer and business solutions software skills