Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant / Accounts Payable Team Lead to lead daily AP operations while remaining hands-on in invoice processing, issue resolution and process improvement.
The successful candidate will manage the AP team, ensure timely and accurate invoice/payment processing, monitor operational KPIs, and work closely with Finance, Procurement, Operations, Shared Services and IT.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily Accounts Payable operations and invoice processing.
- Manage team workload, priorities, performance and service levels.
- Handle complex invoice, vendor, payment and system-related issues.
- Monitor invoice ageing, backlogs, exceptions and payment timeliness.
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end AP activities.
- Coach, mentor and develop AP team members.
- Identify root causes and drive process improvements, automation and workflow enhancements.
- Develop and maintain SOPs and operational controls.
- Support internal/external audits and ensure compliance with financial policies.
- Prepare and monitor AP performance reports and KPIs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
- 5–8 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in an MNC or Shared Services environment.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory/team leadership experience.
- Strong experience in high-volume invoice processing.
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Power Query / Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement and team leadership.
- Proactive, accountable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
What We’re Looking For
A hands-on AP leader who can manage people, solve operational issues, improve processes and ensure smooth day-to-day AP operations.
Apply now if you have strong Accounts Payable experience and are ready to take the next step in your finance career.
Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM7,500.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shah Alam: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 5 years (Required)
- Leadership: 2 years (Required)
- SAP S/4HANA: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person