Assistant Accountant/Accountant P2P - Payment

Petaling Jaya Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Daily / weekly BAU supports, Meeting service levels, Process Excellence, Stakeholder Relationship Management, People Management
  • Global Exposure
  • Career Progression

About Our Client

Global MNC

Job Description

Daily / weekly BAU supports:
* Batch Payments - perform Pre & Post payment controls check prior / after payment run
* Execute emergency payments - Accordance to Project Alfred exceptions & payments controls checks prior / after payment run
* Perform manual payments - input payments in Bank portal
* Update the logs as and when payments executed
* Backing up peers if required.
* Ad hoc tasks as and when required
Meeting service levels:
* Execute & release batch payments accordance to payment schedule
* Execute & release emergency payments before bank cut-off
* Attempt / addressing Invoice Processing Team / Brands and Vendors inquries within 2 days
Process Excellence
* Assist with new process implementations
* Assist in maintenance of Treasury and Account Payable general policies & procedures
* Assist in monitoring performance measures/key performance indicators (KPIs)
* Participate in continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness
* Ensure internal controls programs are adhered to
* Comply with accounting principles, SSC standards and SLAs
* Testing of new processes and sytems for improved payment processing.
Stakeholder Relationship Management
* Assist in addressing stakeholder issues and requests
* Establish and maintain working relationship with brands where applicable
People Management
* Create a positive work environment that fosters team performance
* Train new team members and share knowledge and job experience
* Enhance team interaction and optimize team effectiveness

The Successful Applicant

* Degree in Accounting/ Professional certification in ACCA, CPA or MIA
* 1-2 years prior related job experience required
* Good understanding and knowledge of SAP is required
* Industry or shared services experience a plus
* Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures
* Knowledge of chart of accounts, profit & loss and balance sheet reports
* Knowledge of the inter-company recharge principles and rules
* Understanding of general administrative duties and procedures
* Ability to assess and promptly resolve problems
* Good knowledge of OpCo business
* Advanced knowledge and use of office productivity tools (MS Office)
* Ability to use SAP FI/CO module is an added advantage
* Ability to motivate and cultivate strong teamwork
* Good negotiation skills
* Good verbal and written communication skills in English (e.g. presentation, listening, report writing)
* Excellent interpersonal skills (e.g. tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to motivate others)
* Experienced in handling sensitive issues/ situations and cultural sensitivities
* Quantitative and analytical skills
* Ability to interact courteously with customers and ensure interactions are of a high quality of service.
* Ability to analyze customer needs through soliciting, evaluating and acting upon customer feedback
* Ability to coordinate with other internal departments to deliver seamless service to customers
* Ability to build strong relationships with customers

What's on Offer

Competitive salary, benefits, career progression, global exposure.

Contact
Tessa Tian
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6678604
Phone number
+603 2302 4070

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Accounts Payable
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Petaling Jaya
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tessa Tian
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4070
Job Reference
JN-022025-6678604
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.