Account Payable Officer

We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our Finance team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. As a specialist, you will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued clients. The accounts payable is responsible for keeping the system running smoothly by managing cash flow and paying vendors and suppliers. Work Location: Work Remotely

Objectives of this role

• Support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems
• Strengthen and grow relationships with external vendors and suppliers through timely payments and internal procedures
• Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
• Comply with national and local financial regulations

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions
• Work closely with internal departments and external vendors to resolve any payment issues or discrepancies
• Assist senior financial officers as needed or other accounting duties assigned by the Accounting Manager
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry on a monthly basis and submit to Account Manager
• Execute credit card and bank account reconciliation
• Generate purchase orders when necessary
• Obtain and print signatures on all checks
• Process and code invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience in Finance. Associate’s degree or background in business or equivalent
• Experience in accounts receivable (or accounts payable)
• Experience in driving process improvement
• Strong mathematical skills
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• Superb time management and detail orientation

Summary of role requirements:

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Saturday: Morning
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 01 September 2024
• Expected salary: RM2,800 - RM3,200 per month