Associate, Account Payable

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in project portfolio management focus on optimising project portfolios to drive strategic business outcomes. These individuals oversee project selection, prioritisation, and resource allocation to facilitate successful project delivery.

In project management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate various projects to facilitate successful delivery within budget and timeline. You will leverage strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage teams and stakeholders.

As a member of the PwC Malaysia Finance Accounts Payable team, your role is to support the accounts payable processes. This includes verifying and processing payments, and producing relevant reports for a number of PwC entities / joint ventures. This is an internal support role.

Job Description

• Execute accounting activities related to supplier invoicing and payment

• Monitor invoice processing to ensure accurate and timely posting of costs

• Analyse the accounts payable schedule, including end-of-month closin g report

• Review current accounts payable procedures for efficiency, accuracy and work flow and modify when required

• Ensure that all accounts payable activities are performed in accordance with company policy, internal control processes, and regulations whe re relevant

• Reconcile and review the accounts payable ledger, to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted, and to identify discrepancies and correct them

• Prepare reports detailing accounts payable status, and other relevant informatio n as required

• Resolve queries both internally and externally relating to Accounts Payable, including liaising with IT or other support functions as necessary

• Ensure delivery of services within stipulated timelines

• Engage and educate clients on SOPs to ensu re a positive client experience

• Assist the team lead with system implementation and/or system and process improvement requirements as and when required

• Assist the team lead with month-end duties

• Perform other duties as assigned /ad-hoc tasks to support re levant and related business requirements

• Collaborate with and support other functions within Finance as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of Degree / Diploma in Accounting or related professional qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills i n English

• Solid computer skills and ability to use accounting software and applications, as well as Microsoft Office programs and G Suite

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to work under pressure in an individual or team capacity

• Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills, and attention to details

• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, fair credit p ractices and collection regulations

• Good knowledge of accounts payable, accounting administration and procedures

• Good client service orientation and negotiation skills

• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud is an added advantage

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Learning Agility, Optimism, Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Program Management, Project Budgeting, Project Coordination, Project Delivery, Project Documentation, Project Governance {+ 19 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes