Associate - Finance (Accounts Payable)

Line Of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

As a member of the PwC Malaysia Finance Accounts Payable team, your role is to support the accounts payable processes. This includes verifying and processing payments, and producing relevant reports for a number of PwC entities / joint ventures. This is an internal support role.

• Execute accounting activities related to supplier invoicing and payment 
• Monitor invoice processing to ensure accurate and timely posting of costs 
• Analyse the accounts payable schedule, including end-of-month closing report 
• Review current accounts payable procedures for efficiency, accuracy and work flow and modify when required 
• Ensure that all accounts payable activities are performed in accordance with company policy, internal control processes, and regulations where relevant 
• Reconcile and review the accounts payable ledger, to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted, and to identify discrepancies and correct them 
• Prepare reports detailing accounts payable status, and other relevant information as required 
• Resolve queries both internally and externally relating to Accounts Payable, including liaising with IT or other support functions as necessary 
• Ensure delivery of services within stipulated timelines 
• Engage and educate clients on SOPs to ensure a positive client experience 
• Assist the team lead with system implementation and/or system and process improvement requirements as and when required  
• Assist the team lead with month-end duties 
• Perform other duties as assigned /ad-hoc tasks to support relevant and related business requirements 
• Collaborate with and support other functions within Finance as needed 
• Minimum of Degree in Accounting or related professional qualifications 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English 
• Solid computer skills and ability to use accounting software and applications, as well as Microsoft Office programs and G Suite 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment 
• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to work under pressure in an individual or team capacity 
• Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills, and attention to details 
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations 
• Good knowledge of accounts payable, accounting administration and procedures 
• Good client service orientation and negotiation skills 
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud is an added advantage 
• Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment 
• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to work under pressure in an individual or team capacity 
• Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills, and attention to details 
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations 
• Good knowledge of accounts payable, accounting administration and procedures 
• Good client service orientation and negotiation skills 
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud is an added advantage 
• Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Balance Sheet Analysis, Budgetary Management, Cash Flow Analysis, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Close Process, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Policy, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generating Financial Reports, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Internal Controls, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) {+ 4 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date