Overview
MISC Group WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Accounts Payable Executive – Payment
Responsible for the accurate, timely, and secure execution of supplier and employee payments in accordance with internal policies, approval hierarchies, and banking regulations. Operating within a Finance Shared Services Center, the role ensures that payments are processed efficiently and in compliance with controls, supporting smooth cash flow management and positive vendor relationships.
Responsibilities
- Payment Processing : Execute scheduled vendor, intercompany, and employee payments (through housebank, local / foreign bank transfers, GIRO).
- Liaise closely with BU Cash Management Team & PETRONAS iFSSC on the availability of funds and currencies.
- Ensure payment runs are performed in accordance with agreed payment cycles and internal SLAs.
- Perform pre-payment checks to validate bank details, approval status, and payment readiness.
- Monitor payment queues in ERP and workflow systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa).
- Handle urgent and off-cycle payment requests in compliance with exception handling procedures.
Controls & 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.Banking Operations
Interface with bank platforms to upload payment files, release payments, and retrieve payment reports.Liaise with banks on payment rejections, returned funds, or remittance clarifications.Prepare daily / weekly payment status reports.Track and report payment failures, exceptions, and reversals.Support month-end closing by ensuring all scheduled payments are executed and recorded accurately.Work closely with Invoice Processing, Treasury, and Procurement teams to resolve payment holds and bottlenecks.Coordinate with business units on payment status and issue resolution.Staff Development
Manage staff developmental needs to further enhance their knowledge and skills that would improve personal and overall departmental performance.Qualifications
4-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable with a focus on payment execution, preferably in a Shared Services environment.Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., S4 / HANA, Coupa) and online banking platforms.Familiarity with cross-border payments, foreign exchange handling, and payment compliance rules.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 POSITIONDetails
Seniority level : AssociateEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : OtherIndustries : Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and StorageWe’re removing the boilerplate content while preserving the core role information.
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