Contract General Accountant (Accounts Payable) - Mandarin Speaker Jobs, Salary up to MYR 8,000 in Manpower Staffing Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Pulau Pinang - Maukerja

About the Job

• Location: Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang

• Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (under Manpower Malaysia)

• Salary: RM5,500 - RM6,500

• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30AM - 5.30PM (Onsite)

Requirement & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Professional certifications or ongoing pursuit of qualifications such as ACCA or CPA will be an added advantage.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable operations, preferably within a multinational corporation or shared services environment.

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and controls, including PO and non-PO invoice processing.

• Experience working with SAP ERP or equivalent systems; exposure to invoice workflow platforms such as Ariba is an advantage.

• Solid understanding of account coding, tax treatment, and GR/IR clearing processes.

• Ability to manage high transaction volumes with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently resolve invoice and payment issues.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Familiarity with internal controls, compliance standards, and audit requirements.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, lookups, and large-volume data analysis.

• Execute and monitor end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) activities, including invoice processing, verification, exception handling, and timely payment processing in accordance with company policies and vendor terms.

• Perform 3-way matching (Purchase Order, Invoice, and GR/IR) for PO invoices and ensure proper coding and approval workflows for non-PO invoices.

• Process transactions accurately and timely within SAP while maintaining appropriate supporting documentation and compliance with internal controls.

• Serve as a key point of contact for regional stakeholders, procurement teams, and vendors to resolve invoice, payment, mismatch, and delay-related issues.

• Support month-end closing activities, including AP accruals, GR/IR clearing, and account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare reports and analyses such as AP aging reports, exception summaries, and payment forecasts.

• Participate in internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation related to AP transactions and controls.

• Monitor vendor master data integrity and collaborate with relevant teams to maintain accurate vendor records.

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering collaboration and adherence to process standards.

• Identify and drive process improvement and automation opportunities to improve Accounts Payable efficiency and effectiveness.

• Contribute to finance transformation and digital initiatives, including ERP enhancements, automation projects, AI-driven solutions, and business process optimization programs.

• Support testing activities, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), process documentation, knowledge transfer, and change management initiatives related to system improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify operational gaps and recommend solutions that enhance performance and user experience.

• Perform ad hoc assignments and projects as required.

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• Annual leave
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
• Training Provided
• Annual Leave
• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS
• 5 Working Days