JOB SUMMARY
The AR/AP Analyst/Senior Analyst is a hands-on accounting role within the Shared Accounting Services (SAS) team, responsible for the end-to-end execution of Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes for assigned entities.
This role requires a strong operational mindset, in-depth understanding of AR and AP lifecycle processes, and the ability to apply best practices and internal controls to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant transaction processing.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable Management:
- Perform end-to-end AP processing, including invoice receipt, validation, coding, posting, and payment execution.
- Execute 2-way and 3-way matching (automated and manual) in accordance with company policies and approval matrices.
- Handle vendor master data maintenance and respond to vendor inquiries professionally and promptly.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, price/quantity variances, and blocked invoices.
- Prepare and maintain AP balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely clearance of reconciling items.
- Support month-end closing activities related to AP, including accruals and reporting.
Accounts Receivable Management:
- Perform end-to-end AR processing, including invoicing, credit notes, cash application, and customer master data maintenance.
- Monitor AR aging reports and actively support follow-up on overdue balances and dispute resolution.
- Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and customer discrepancies.
- Prepare and maintain AR balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Ensure accurate and timely posting of AR transactions in compliance with accounting standards.
End-to-End Process & Best Practices:
- Demonstrate solid understanding of end-to-end AR and AP processes, including upstream and downstream impacts.
- Apply best practices to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across AR and AP operations.
- Ensure transactions are processed in line with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits by providing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.
Process Improvement & Knowledge Contribution:
- Identify opportunities to improve AR and AP processes, controls, or work instructions.
- Support documentation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Act as a reliable subject-matter resource for AR/AP processing within the team, without formal people management accountability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, IT) to resolve process or system-related issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in AR and AP processing, preferably in a shared services or regional finance environment.
- Strong working knowledge of end-to-end AR and AP operations, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Experience with JDE, D365, Oracle, ERP systems (Microsoft Axapta preferred; Oracle EPM is an added advantage).
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and control awareness.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work independently, manage high transaction volumes, and meet deadlines.
Competencies:
- Strong hands-on execution and ownership
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Problem-solving and issue-resolution skills
- Good understanding of accounting controls and compliance
- Effective communication and stakeholder coordination
HD CULTURE
At HD, team is at the centre of our culture. We aim to attract, develop and retain a diverse team better than ourselves and are evaluated by the quality of our team
Our culture includes leading by example, humility to learn, common sense and taking results personally.
LOCATION
Shah Alam, Malaysia