Job Title: Accounts Payable – Assistant Manager
Location: Selangor, PJ
Department: Finance (Project)
Reports To: Operations Head
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic Accounts Payable Assistant Manager to lead a team responsible for end-to-end AP operations, including invoice processing, payments, and financial controls. The role requires strong process knowledge, leadership skills, and experience with SAP or S/4HANA.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Operations Management:
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Supervise and mentor a team of AP analysts to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.
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Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide feedback to team members.
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Drive team productivity and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs.
Invoice & Payment Processing:
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Oversee day-to-day invoice processing in compliance with internal controls and policies.
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Manage payment runs, urgent payments, and vendor reconciliations.
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Resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor queries in a timely manner.
Process Expertise & Financial Controls:
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Handle GR/IR account reconciliation and clearing activities.
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Support month-end and year-end P2P closing processes.
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Ensure compliance with audit requirements and internal financial controls.
System & Reporting:
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Leverage SAP or S/4HANA for AP operations, reporting, and analytics.
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Prepare and present AP performance reports to senior management.
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Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement:
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Collaborate with procurement, finance, and vendor management teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
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Act as a point of escalation for vendor and internal stakeholder concerns.
Candidate Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
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7–9 years’ experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
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Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, GR/IR, and P2P closing.
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Proficiency in SAP or S/4HANA preferred.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Attributes:
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Experience in shared services or multinational environment.
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Exposure to process improvement and automation tools.
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Knowledge of compliance and audit frameworks related to AP.