Senior Accounts Payable Executive
Knauf Australia
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kuala Lumpur • Malaysia
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About the role
- Responsible for accounts payable activities for designated legal entities, with ownership of complex and high‑impact transactions.
- Acts as an SME (subject matter expert) for AP processes and systems (e.g., SAP), supporting continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of supplier invoices and ensure prompt data entry into the accounts payable system.
- Review and verify employee expense claims for compliance with company policies, ensuring proper classification and accuracy.
- Prepare and validate payment proposals, manage payment calendars, and ensure on‑time payments while optimizing cash flow.
- Lead supplier statement reconciliations; clear aged items; ensure GR/IR and AP subledger reconcile to the GL.
- Drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and automation of invoices and expense processing workflows.
- Collaborate with vendors and employees to resolve discrepancies and inquiries related to invoices and expense claims.
- Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and external regulations in all accounts payable activities.
- Maintain complete documentation for audit readiness; prepare AP reports; support internal/external audits.
- Use SAP and related tools proficiently; contribute to testing and onboarding of new AP functionalities and enhancements.
Requirements
- A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in finance/accounting, with strong exposure to end‑to‑end accounts payable operations in a shared services or multinational environment.
- Proven experience resolving complex AP issues and supporting month‑end close.
- High attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Understanding fundamental accounting concepts, expenses accruals, GR/IR, reconciliations.
- Proficiency with AP systems and workflows; ability to analyze and improve processes.
- Experience in SAP is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of relevant local tax requirements and compliance related to AP (e.g., SST/withholding tax, where applicable).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableinvoice verificationexpense claims reviewpayment proposalssupplier statement reconciliationcash flow optimizationaudit documentationfinancial reportingprocess improvementtax compliance
Soft Skills
attention to detailindependent workproblem solvingcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
diploma in Accountingdegree in Financedegree in Business Administration