Executive, Accounts Payable

at  Robert Walters

An Executive, Accounts Payable job has become available at a company in automotive industry based in Petaling Jaya.
Key skills: Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, Audit and Tax Computation, Interpersonal Skills, Transformation and Digitization

This company is a top-tier automotive company with a network of more than 10 outlets offering exceptional sales & after-sales services for their passenger cars & commercial vehicles. It is currently seeking an Executive for their Accounts Payable department. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where you will be responsible for managing accounts payable operations, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and group policy, and participating in the development of process improvements within Finance. The successful candidate will have the chance to contribute to the modernisation of finance skillsets and digitise inefficiencies from existing processes.

• Work for a leading automotive company with a strong presence in Malaysia
• Opportunity to contribute to the transformation and digitisation of finance operations
• Engage in a diverse range of responsibilities, from accounts payable operations to audit and tax computation

What you’ll do:

As an Executive in Accounts Payable, you will play a pivotal role in managing the financial obligations of our client’s thriving automotive business. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include overseeing accounts payable operations, ensuring that all financial transactions comply with established accounting principles and group policies. You will also be instrumental in maintaining strong relationships with approved payables, monitoring accrual amounts regularly, and working closely with other finance teams to ensure completeness of inter-company transactions. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the modernisation of finance skillsets by participating in process improvement initiatives within the Finance department.

• Manage accounts payable operations and petty cash reimbursement
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, internal controls and group policy
• Validate and process documents before month-end closing or stipulated deadline
• Monitor accrual amounts regularly and maintain good relationships with all approved payables
• Work closely with regional Finance Operation team to ensure completeness of inter-company transactions
• Participate in the development of process improvement in Finance and uphold modernisation of finance skillsets
• Maintain strong compliance of control procedures; i.e. LOA in carrying out daily tasks
• Ensure timely preparation of the audit and tax schedules

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Executive, Accounts Payable role will bring a wealth of finance experience to the table. With at least 2 years of experience in a progressively growing capacity, you will have developed strong internal controls background and industry knowledge of best practices for finance operations. Your excellent command of English, both written and verbal, will enable you to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. As a team player who is highly motivated, proactive, and creative, you will be instrumental in growing the team and implementing transformational changes within the department.

• At least 2 years of finance experience in a progressively growing capacity
• Diploma/Degree (any level), preferably in finance, and/or Accounting qualification (any type)
• Strong internal controls background, industry knowledge of best practice for finance operations
• Excellent command of written and verbal English
• Proven experience in growing a team and implementing transformation with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Good time-management skills and ability to manage tasks systematically
• Great interpersonal and communication skills to handle challenging discussions diplomatically
• Ability to simplify and communicate effectively
• Team player, highly motivated, proactive, and creative

What sets this company apart:
This company is a leading automotive company that prides itself on its commitment to innovation and excellence. It offers a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers. Its strong focus on digitisation and modernisation provides unique opportunities for employees to contribute to process improvements and drive change within the organisation.
What’s next:
Ready to accelerate your career in finance with a leading automotive company? Apply now!
Apply today by clicking on the link. For more information, please contact Jason Pang via 603-2303 7077 or email to Jason.Pang@robertwalters.com.my.
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
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An Executive, Accounts Payable job has become available at a company in automotive industry based in Petaling Jaya

This company is a top-tier automotive company with a network of more than 10 outlets offering exceptional sales & after-sales services for their passenger cars & commercial vehicles. It is currently seeking an Executive for their Accounts Payable department. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where you will be responsible for managing accounts payable operations, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and group policy, and participating in the development of process improvements within Finance. The successful candidate will have the chance to contribute to the modernisation of finance skillsets and digitise inefficiencies from existing processes.

• Work for a leading automotive company with a strong presence in Malaysia
• Opportunity to contribute to the transformation and digitisation of finance operations
• Engage in a diverse range of responsibilities, from accounts payable operations to audit and tax computatio

As an Executive in Accounts Payable, you will play a pivotal role in managing the financial obligations of our client’s thriving automotive business. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include overseeing accounts payable operations, ensuring that all financial transactions comply with established accounting principles and group policies. You will also be instrumental in maintaining strong relationships with approved payables, monitoring accrual amounts regularly, and working closely with other finance teams to ensure completeness of inter-company transactions. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the modernisation of finance skillsets by participating in process improvement initiatives within the Finance department.

• Manage accounts payable operations and petty cash reimbursement
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, internal controls and group policy
• Validate and process documents before month-end closing or stipulated deadline
• Monitor accrual amounts regularly and maintain good relationships with all approved payables
• Work closely with regional Finance Operation team to ensure completeness of inter-company transactions
• Participate in the development of process improvement in Finance and uphold modernisation of finance skillsets
• Maintain strong compliance of control procedures; i.e. LOA in carrying out daily tasks
• Ensure timely preparation of the audit and tax schedule

The ideal candidate for the Executive, Accounts Payable role will bring a wealth of finance experience to the table. With at least 2 years of experience in a progressively growing capacity, you will have developed strong internal controls background and industry knowledge of best practices for finance operations. Your excellent command of English, both written and verbal, will enable you to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. As a team player who is highly motivated, proactive, and creative, you will be instrumental in growing the team and implementing transformational changes within the department.

• At least 2 years of finance experience in a progressively growing capacity
• Diploma/Degree (any level), preferably in finance, and/or Accounting qualification (any type)
• Strong internal controls background, industry knowledge of best practice for finance operations
• Excellent command of written and verbal English
• Proven experience in growing a team and implementing transformation with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Good time-management skills and ability to manage tasks systematically
• Great interpersonal and communication skills to handle challenging discussions diplomatically
• Ability to simplify and communicate effectively
• Team player, highly motivated, proactive, and creativ