Supervisor, Accounts Payable (German Speaker)

Ingredion; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ingredients solutions company seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves supervising a team, ensuring timely processing of invoices, managing KPIs, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with strong communication skills and supervisory experience. Join us to make a real difference in shaping the future.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based pay

Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support

Flexible Work Arrangements

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in Accounts Payable with proven high-volume results.
• Knowledge of SAP, Concur and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• English and German written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Participate in month-end close activities and performance reporting.
• Identify areas for process improvement and ensure compliance with best practices.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Management

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Concur

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Supervisor, Accounts Payable (German Speaker)

Pay Competitive

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Workplace type: Hybrid

Working hours: 1pm - 10pm

As anAccounts Payable (AP) Supervisor,you will be responsible for lead and supervise a group of Analyst, Accounts Payable (AP) team. This role is responsible for the completion, improvement and ensure to meet the SLA and KPI’s applicable to the AP team, ensure high performing of timeliness, accuracy, and support for invoices processing, employee T&E claims, and reporting.

What you will do:
· Timeliness and Accuracy – Ensures operations timeliness and accuracy for AP processing of PO and Non-PO invoices, Freight bills, Debit/Credit memos, Statement of Account (SOA), Employee T&E claims etc. in Esker/SAP/Concur. Investigates vendor SOA and Dunning Letters with effective communication with country, vendors to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

· Reporting – Participates and support in accounting closing or Month End Close (MEC) activities to meet deadlines, Internal/ External Audit, Performance Reporting & Analysis by creates and produces performance reporting and analytics for MEC.

· SLA and KPI – Ensures Controls, Compliance & Risk by recognizes importance of strong internal control and maintaining high standards of ethical conduct to maintains and compliance with AP approval Metric. Manages AP KPIs and ensures the compliance of the SLAs.

· Process Improvement – Identifies areas of continuous improvement, work and manages on required solutions to ensures company policies and process flows/procedures are being adhered to AP best practice processes. To develops work plans on continuous improvement for APAC and EMEA and manages AP team toward industry best practice including systems, technologies, and tools.

· Team Management – Ensures Team Performance review related activities and accuracy of the entire AP process as it relates to vendor maintenance, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoices processing/receive, payment of invoices and communication with vendors and internal customers. Communicates all activities to SSC AP Manager and escalates important issues appropriate when required.

What you will bring:

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.

· With supervisor experience in AP with proven high-volume result, best practices, process flows/procedures, and policies compliance.

· Knowledge of SAP, Concur, Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

· English and German written and verbal communication skill, as you will be supporting EMEA countries.

Who you are:

· Capacity to solve problems independent through creative, innovative solutions, and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks with Owners and Growth Mindset.

· Demonstrated strong team focus to manage and lead a team with clear communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in a team environment, build consensus and foster positive relationships.

· Demonstrates strong Project Management skills to manage a project through successful delivery and support the continuous improvement initiatives.

· Pushes to continually drive personal and organizational results, makes timely decisions that benefit Ingredion globally, takes educated risks on business opportunities, and benchmarks external best practices to outperform the competition.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

· Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success

· Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being

· Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally

· Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.

· Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

· Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired

· Malaysia / KL Office - Convenient Location: Office next to an LRT station and mall for easy commuting and errands.

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Relocation Available:

No

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Workplace type: Hybrid

Working hours: 1pm - 10pm

As anAccounts Payable (AP) Supervisor,you will be responsible for lead and supervise a group of Analyst, Accounts Payable (AP) team. This role is responsible for the completion, improvement and ensure to meet the SLA and KPI’s applicable to the AP team, ensure high performing of timeliness, accuracy, and support for invoices processing, employee T&E claims, and reporting.

What you will do:
· Timeliness and Accuracy – Ensures operations timeliness and accuracy for AP processing of PO and Non-PO invoices, Freight bills, Debit/Credit memos, Statement of Account (SOA), Employee T&E claims etc. in Esker/SAP/Concur. Investigates vendor SOA and Dunning Letters with effective communication with country, vendors to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

· Reporting – Participates and support in accounting closing or Month End Close (MEC) activities to meet deadlines, Internal/ External Audit, Performance Reporting & Analysis by creates and produces performance reporting and analytics for MEC.

· SLA and KPI – Ensures Controls, Compliance & Risk by recognizes importance of strong internal control and maintaining high standards of ethical conduct to maintains and compliance with AP approval Metric. Manages AP KPIs and ensures the compliance of the SLAs.

· Process Improvement – Identifies areas of continuous improvement, work and manages on required solutions to ensures company policies and process flows/procedures are being adhered to AP best practice processes. To develops work plans on continuous improvement for APAC and EMEA and manages AP team toward industry best practice including systems, technologies, and tools.

· Team Management – Ensures Team Performance review related activities and accuracy of the entire AP process as it relates to vendor maintenance, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoices processing/receive, payment of invoices and communication with vendors and internal customers. Communicates all activities to SSC AP Manager and escalates important issues appropriate when required.

What you will bring:

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.

· With supervisor experience in AP with proven high-volume result, best practices, process flows/procedures, and policies compliance.

· Knowledge of SAP, Concur, Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

· English and German written and verbal communication skill, as you will be supporting EMEA countries.

Who you are:

· Capacity to solve problems independent through creative, innovative solutions, and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks with Owners and Growth Mindset.

· Demonstrated strong team focus to manage and lead a team with clear communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in a team environment, build consensus and foster positive relationships.

· Demonstrates strong Project Management skills to manage a project through successful delivery and support the continuous improvement initiatives.

· Pushes to continually drive personal and organizational results, makes timely decisions that benefit Ingredion globally, takes educated risks on business opportunities, and benchmarks external best practices to outperform the competition.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

· Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success

· Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being

· Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally

· Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.

· Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

· Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired

· Malaysia / KL Office - Convenient Location: Office next to an LRT station and mall for easy commuting and errands.

#LI-JC-1

#LI-HYBRID

Relocation Available:

No

About the company

Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

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