Assistant Manager - Accounts

Role Responsibilities

Invoice Processing:
- Oversee to ensure that all incoming invoices are reviewed and accurately entered into the accounting system for payment processing; includes verifying the accuracy of invoice details such as pricing, quantity, and terms, and resolving any discrepancies or issues with vendors.

Payment Processing:
- Managing the payment process which includes scheduling and executing payments to vendors in a timely manner, whether through electronic transfers or other payment methods.
- Ensuring payments are processed in compliance with company policies and procedures and maintaining accurate records of all payments made.

Vendor Management:
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, managing vendor inquiries, resolving disputes, and handling any issues related to vendor payments.

Financial Reconciliation:
- Reconciling accounts payable records with external and internal vendor statements, resolving any discrepancies or outstanding items, and ensuring that the accounts payable ledger is accurate and up-to-date.
- Working closely with the accounting teammates to ensure that all financial records are properly maintained and reported.

Process Improvement:
- Continuously reviewing and improving the accounts payable processes and procedures to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
- Identifying opportunities for automation, implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Team Management:
- Leading and managing the accounts payable team, including training and performance evaluation of staff.
- Providing coaching and guidance to team members, setting performance goals, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Financial Analysis:
- Providing financial analysis and reporting related to accounts payable such as aging reports, cash flow projections for weekly payment, and other financial metrics.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes and providing support for audits or other financial reviews.

Fixed Asset Management:
- Responsible to create and maintain FA register to ensure all CAPEX and depreciation are recorded according to approved financial reporting standard.

Others duties:
- Assist in treasury function, group reporting function and tax computation as assigned by superior.


Role Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of working experiences in AP/General Ledger operations from retail or F&B industry
  • Shared Service Centre experience would be an added advantage
  • Experience in using ERP system such as SAP / Navision
  • Strong interpersonal and people management skills
  • Willing to work from office based in Shah Alam