Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Job Title : Accounts Payable – Assistant Manager

Location : Selangor, PJ

Department : Finance (Project)

Reports To : Operations Head

Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Accounts Payable Assistant Manager to lead a team responsible for end-to-end AP operations, including invoice processing, payments, and financial controls. The role requires strong process knowledge, leadership skills, and experience with SAP or S / 4HANA.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations Management

Supervise and mentor a team of AP analysts to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.

Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide feedback to team members.

Drive team productivity and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs.

Invoice & Payment Processing

Oversee day-to-day invoice processing in compliance with internal controls and policies.

Manage payment runs, urgent payments, and vendor reconciliations.

Resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor queries in a timely manner.

Process Expertise & Financial Controls

Handle GR / IR account reconciliation and clearing activities.

Support month-end and year-end P2P closing processes.

Ensure compliance with audit requirements and internal financial controls.

System & Reporting

Leverage SAP or S / 4HANA for AP operations, reporting, and analytics.

Prepare and present AP performance reports to senior management.

Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with procurement, finance, and vendor management teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Act as a point of escalation for vendor and internal stakeholder concerns.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

7–9 years’ experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.

Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, GR / IR, and P2P closing.

Proficiency in SAP or S / 4HANA preferred.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes

Experience in shared services or multinational environment.

Exposure to process improvement and automation tools.

Knowledge of compliance and audit frameworks related to AP.

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