Job title: Assistant Accountant P2P – Payment
Company: Michael Page
Job description: The Assistant Accountant P2P – Payment will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments in the accounting and finance department. This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for numbers and a strong interest in the FMCG industry.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
Global MNCGlobal Exposure
- 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 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
The hiring company is a reputable large organization in the FMCG industry, recognized for its robust financial operations and commitment to excellence. Operating in Kuala Lumpur, the company offers a professional environment focused on delivering high-quality services within the accounting and finance sector.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunities to grow within the accounting and finance department of a large organization.
- Exposure to the fast-paced FMCG industry in Kuala Lumpur.
- Supportive and professional work environment with a focus on continuous learning.
- Potential for career advancement and skill development.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Assistant Accountant P2P – Payment, we encourage you to apply today!
Expected salary: 48000 – 60000 per year
Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Job date: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:18:31 GMT
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