Accounts Payable - Team Leader (Payment)
MISC Group WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Responsible for managing the payments function within the Accounts Payable team, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant disbursements to vendors worldwide. The role provides leadership to the team, drives performance through defined KPIs, and partners with stakeholders across multiple regions. The incumbent will play a critical role in maintaining operational excellence, strengthening internal controls, and delivering high-quality service to global business units.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Payment Processing :
- Manage end-to-end vendor payment processes, including global payment runs, urgent payments, and manual disbursements.
- Review and approve payment batches in accordance with policy, compliance, and internal control requirements.
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all payments, minimizing exceptions and errors.
Controls and Compliance :
Ensure compliance with company payment policies, authorization matrices, and internal controls.Flag and investigate discrepancies or irregularities before payment release.Maintain proper audit trails and documentation for payment processing.Support internal and external audits by providing payment evidence and process clarifications.Proactively identify compliance risks and propose mitigating controls or process improvements.KPI and Performance Management :
Drive team accountability through measurable KPIs, including on-time payment rate, payment accuracy, exception resolution, and stakeholder satisfaction.Track and report operational performance, highlighting risks, trends, and improvement opportunities. Prepare monthly dashboards and performance scorecards for senior management.Implement root cause analysis for recurring issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Benchmark payment processes against industry best practices to identify efficiency opportunities.Global Stakeholder Management
Partner with global business stakeholders to address country-specific payment requirements while maintaining standardized processes.Serve as the primary contact for global business units, Procurement, Treasury, and other Finance teams regarding payment-related matters.Manage escalations effectively, providing timely solutions and transparent communication.Build trusted relationships with stakeholders to strengthen service delivery and stakeholder confidence in the Shared Services function.Leadership and People Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team to achieve individual and team KPIs.Ensure effective workload allocation, performance tracking, and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).Provide coaching, training, and professional development to build capability and foster a high-performance culture.Drive a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement within the team.REQUIREMENT & QUALIFICATION :
5–7 years of Accounts Payable experience, with at least 4 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.Proven track record in managing KPI-driven operations and delivering against performance metrics.Strong knowledge of global payment practices, banking systems, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).Familiarity with internal control frameworks, compliance standards, and audit requirements.Experience in managing stakeholders across multiple geographies and functions is highly desirable.Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business or equivalent or Professional accounting qualification is a requirement (e.g. CIMA, ACCA or MICPA).PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CONTRACT ROLE#J-18808-Ljbffr
