Senior, Finance - Account Payables

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management and employee claims auditing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices via OCR, or manual entry.
• Handle high-volume invoice processing and monitor successful validation, matching, and system posting.
• Perform 2-way/3-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with procurement, receiving teams, and regional stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Support month-end closing activities and reconciliation of AP subledger and vendor statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities within AP operations.
• Support ERP/system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Accounts Payables, billing operations, or finance shared services.
• Experience in high-volume transaction environments within multinational organizations preferred.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and electronic invoicing platforms is an advantage.
• Experience in process improvement or automation initiatives is a plus.
  
  

Skills

• Strong knowledge of AR processes and financial operations.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage large transaction volumes.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis tools is an advantage. Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This role is hybrid.
  
  

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!