Senior Specialist - Account Payables

Fairview International School; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PayNet Malaysia is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to own end‑to‑end payables, from invoice validation to payment execution and reconciliation. You will decide how exceptions and high‑risk transactions are handled and resolved, influencing procurement, finance, and business teams to reduce upstream errors and improve payment quality.

Shape payment prioritisation in line with cash flow strategy, build visibility into liabilities and risks, and strengthen audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end payables outcomes, from invoice validation to payment execution and reconciliation
• Decide how exceptions, discrepancies, and high‑risk transactions are handled and resolved
• Influence procurement, finance, and business teams to reduce upstream errors and improve payment quality
• Shape payment prioritisation and timing in line with cash flow strategy and risk considerations
• Build visibility into liabilities, trends, and risks to inform leadership decisions
• Improve how PayNet runs payables, simplifying workflows while strengthening controls and audit readiness
• Examples of this role in practice: resolve root causes of validation failures, assess urgent payment requests, manage vendor escalations, redesign processes with stakeholders

Job description

• PayNet operates at national scale, high transaction volumes increase complexity in how spend is controlled, validated, and paid
• As digital payments expand, financial discipline on outgoing cash becomes critical to maintaining trust and system stability
• E‑invoicing, automation, and regulatory pressure are reshaping how payables must be executed and governed
• This role exists to strengthen how PayNet manages obligations, moving from processing to control, visibility, and decision quality

TL; DR

• Own how PayNet manages outgoing cash, accurately, timely, and with strong control discipline
• Drive decisions that protect cash, enable scale, and strengthen vendor trust
• Operate where payments, risk, and finance intersect, judgment matters more than process

Why This Role Matters

• Payables directly impact cash flow, vendor confidence, and financial integrity
• Weak control or poor judgment leads to financial leakage, compliance risk, and reputational exposure
• Strong execution improves liquidity visibility and operational reliability across PayNet
• This role requires judgment over process, knowing when to stop, question, or elevate

What You Will Actually Do

• Own end‑to‑end payables outcomes, from invoice validation to payment execution and reconciliation
• Decide how exceptions, discrepancies, and high‑risk transactions are handled and resolved
• Influence procurement, finance, and business teams to reduce upstream errors and improve payment quality
• Shape payment prioritisation and timing in line with cash flow strategy and risk considerations
• Build visibility into liabilities, trends, and risks to inform leadership decisions
• Improve how PayNet runs payables, simplifying workflows while strengthening controls and audit readiness

Examples of This Role in Practice

• A vendor invoice fails validation, you investigate root cause, resolve discrepancies, and prevent recurrence
• Urgent payment requests bypass normal flow, you assess risk, challenge where needed, and decide the right path
• Payment delays trigger vendor escalation, you balance relationship management with firm financial discipline
• Repeated reconciliation issues surface, you identify systemic gaps and redesign the process with stakeholders

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong judgment in balancing speed, control, and financial risk
• Ability to analyse discrepancies and turn them into clear decisions and improvements
• Confidence influencing stakeholders across finance, procurement, and business teams
• Experience in accounts payable, financial operations, or expense management in a scaled environment
• Helpful: exposure to ERP systems, AP automation, or e‑invoicing environments
• Helpful: familiarity with regulated or payments ecosystems where control discipline is critical

Embark on an exciting career journey with Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), the heartbeat of Malaysia's financial markets!

As the national payments network and a pivotal infrastructure for Malaysia’s dynamic financial markets, PayNet is a linchpin in advancing the nation’s digital economy.

Our comprehensive suite of retail payment solutions - encompassing DuitNow (QR and P2P), JomPAY (Bill Payments), FPX (Online), MyDebit (Domestic Debit), MEPS (ATM), and IBG (Interbank GIRO) - not only offer wide accessibility but are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of daily life in Malaysia. These services have revolutionised the way Malaysians handle financial transactions, marking a significant leap in consumer convenience and efficiency.

At PayNet, our focus is on providing a safe, efficient, and innovative payments system. We are dedicated to improving and managing payment services that meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses. Our work ensures the stability and reliability of Malaysia’s financial system, supporting the growth of the economy.

Learn more about our work and how we are contributing to Malaysia's financial future at www.paynet.my.

Join us in embracing digital payments and advanced Malaysia's financial landscape.