This job location is at Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor
Job description:
The required person shall report to the Head of Finance & Accounts in financial reporting, budget preparation, compliance while contributing to the overall financial strategy of the company.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable Management
- Process and verify supplier invoices, payment requests, credit notes and debit notes.
- Ensure invoices are properly matched against purchase orders, delivery orders, service reports and other supporting documents.
- Verify invoices relating to transportation, freight charges, port charges, haulage, warehousing, equipment rental, maintenance and other logistics services.
- Ensure all invoices are accurately recorded in the accounting system and assigned to the correct accounts and cost centres.
- Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure payments are processed within the agreed credit terms.
2. Vendor Management & Reconciliation
- Maintain accurate vendor accounts and payment records.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of supplier statements against company records.
- Follow up with vendors and service providers on invoice discrepancies, missing documents and outstanding balances.
- Maintain good working relationships with suppliers, transporters, subcontractors and other service providers.
3. Payment Processing
- Prepare payment vouchers and payment schedules for management approval.
- Process payments through online banking, cheque or other approved payment methods.
- Ensure all payments are supported by complete documentation and authorised in accordance with the company's approval procedures.
- Monitor payment due dates to avoid late payment charges and service disruptions.
4. Month-End Closing & Reporting
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare accounts payable ageing reports and outstanding payment reports.
- Perform accounts reconciliation and ensure proper cut-off of expenses.
- Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
5. Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and applicable tax requirements.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of invoices, payment vouchers and other financial records.
- Ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of financial information.
- Support internal and external auditors by providing relevant documents and explanations when required.
6. Other Duties
- Coordinate with the Operations, Procurement and other departments to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
- Assist in improving accounts payable procedures and internal controls.
- Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned by the superior.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role.
- Experience in the logistics, transportation, freight forwarding or shipping industry will be an added advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Good knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounts reconciliation.
- Detail-oriented, organised and able to meet deadlines.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM4,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person