Strategic Finance, Procurement & AP Specialist (6 months contract)

TIME dotCom Berhad; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TIME dotCom Berhad, based in Shah Alam, seeks a Strategic Finance, Procurement & AP Specialist on a 6-month contract. You will lead financial strategy, procurement efficiency, accounts payable operations, and stock management while partnering with CFO and executives to optimize spend and working capital.

The role requires 5–8 years in finance with procurement, AP, and commercial experience; ERP/SAP or Oracle proficiency and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA/CPA/CIMA preferred)
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in finance roles involving procurement, AP, and commercial management
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, or EV charging ecosystem is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance: Drive development of financial strategies aligned with business goals and long-term forecasting.
• Procurement Management: Lead full-cycle sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and governance frameworks.
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments with compliance and controls.
• Commercial & Contract Management: Review, draft and negotiate commercial terms; monitor KPIs and cost recovery.
• Stock Management: Oversee inventory tracking, adjustments, and stock thresholds with monthly/annual reconciliation.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Financial modeling

Commercial acumen

ERP systems

Excel/Power BI

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Strategic Finance, Procurement & AP Specialist (6 months contract)

This role leads the development and execution of financial strategy, procurement efficiency, accounts payable operations, commercial management and stock management. The role is critical in ensuring robust financial discipline, transparent vendor and spend management, inventory accuracy and strategic guidance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Finance

• Drive the development of financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Conduct scenario modelling, capital efficiency analysis, and long-term forecasting together with Finance Manager/CFO.
• Support strategic investments, pricing strategies, and new business models.

2. Procurement Management

• Lead full-cycle sourcing activities, including RFQs, vendor evaluation, and negotiation.
• Build and enforce procurement governance frameworks, policies, and approval workflows.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering on technical sourcing requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, SLAs, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure timely PO Issuance and procurement aligned with the company policies and frameworks.

3. Accounts Payable Oversight

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and employee expense claims.
• Ensure vendor payments comply with contractual terms and support cash flow optimization through effective payment scheduling.
• Enforce AP policy compliance to uphold governance and implement internal controls that reduce fraud and errors.
• Manage vendor queries, reconcile statements, and support month-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with the Treasury team to optimize payment cycles and working capital.

4. Commercial & Contract Management

• Review, draft, and support negotiation of commercial terms in vendor, lease, and partner agreements.
• Evaluate commercial risks and ensure contracts reflect the best interests of the business.
• Collaborate with legal and business development teams to ensure compliance and operational feasibility of key contracts.
• Monitor commercial KPIs, cost recovery structures, and rebate tracking mechanisms.

5. Stock Management

• Oversee stock and inventory tracking processes in collaboration with warehouse and operations teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of goods receipt, transfers, and adjustments in the system.
• Monitor inventory levels, reconcile physical counts with system records, and investigate discrepancies.
• Develop and enforce stock control policies and minimum/maximum stock thresholds for critical components.
• Support monthly and annual stocktake processes and ensure alignment with financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, obsolescence, and holding costs.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA/CPA/CIMA preferred)
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in finance roles involving procurement, AP, and commercial management
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, or EV charging ecosystem is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Solid understanding of AP workflows, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Analytical thinker with strong financial modeling and commercial acumen
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalents) and Excel/Power BI
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills

This role reports to Chief Financial Officer, TIME Energy.

About TIME dotCom

TIME dotCom, based in Shah Alam, is a telecommunications provider specializing in connectivity, data center, cloud, and managed services. We offer Malaysia's fastest 100% pure fiber broadband, supported by our nationwide Cross Peninsular Cable System, with investments in international submarine cable systems for global reach. We provide secure, carrier-neutral data centers and serve as a gateway for international businesses to Southeast Asia.