Job Description

The successful candidate will be part of the Finance Unit of Kris Business Hub (KBH), a Malaysia-based entity providing corporate and operational services in Kuala Lumpur. 

He/She will support the Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payables in line with Malaysian statutory requirements, and Group’s policies and procedures. 

1) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system Implementation
- Participate in the design and configuration of the ERP system.
- Support the development and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Identify issues and work with stakeholders to resolve them prior to go-live.

2) Invoice Processing
- Review vendor invoices for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
- Perform 2-way / 3-way matching [invoice, Purchase Order [PO], Goods Received Note (GRN)] where applicable.
- Verify correct account coding, cost centres, and tax treatment [Withholding Tax (WHT), Sales & Service Tax (SST)].
- Post invoices accurately and promptly into the accounting system.
- Follow up on missing approvals or supporting documentation to avoid processing delays.

3) Payments and Vendor Management
- Prepare scheduled payment runs in line with approved payment terms and internal timelines.
- Ensure all payments are timely and properly supported by approvals and required documentation.
- Coordinate with the Finance Manager on payment prioritisation and cash flow planning.
- Respond promptly to vendor queries on invoices, payment status, and remittances.
- Maintain professional vendor relationships through timely and accurate communication.

4) Month-End Closing
- Prepare AP ageing schedules and month-end cut-off reports.
- Reconcile AP sub-ledger balances to the general ledger.
- Identify unrecorded liabilities and support accrual postings.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items before month-end close.
- Prepare and provide AP schedules, analyses, and explanations to the General Ledger (GL) Accountant.

5) Compliance and Audit Support
- Identify invoices subject to withholding tax and ensure accurate computation.
- Maintain documentation to support SST and other tax compliance requirements.
- Prepare AP-related audit schedules and supporting documents.
- Respond to auditor and tax agent queries on AP transactions in a clear and timely manner.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and approval limits.

6) Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify recurring AP issues, bottlenecks, and manual workarounds.
- Propose and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
- Assist in system enhancements, including requirements definition, testing, and development of templates or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support internal control reviews and process walkthroughs.

Job Requirements

 - Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy.
- Chartered Accountant qualification preferred.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
- Hands-on experience in invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations.
- Exposure to Malaysian statutory and tax requirements (e.g. WHT, SST) preferred.
- Experience supporting month-end closing and audit activities is an advantage.
- Prior exposure to reporting to an overseas parent company or regional headquarters is an advantage.
- Strong systems proficiency and a mindset oriented towards automation and continuous improvement.
- Strong working knowledge of Malaysian SST and WHT.
- High level of independence, initiative, and self-motivation; able to operate in a standalone capacity in the initial phase with limited on-the-ground support.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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