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Executive - Accounts Payable

Posted on:  22 Oct 2025
Job Req ID:  4893
Division:  Higher Education (HE)
Department:  Finance Operations - Payable (40000887)

This is an One year Fixed Term contract position ( renewable on a yearly basis or converted to full timre based on performance)

The Executive - Payable is responsible to provide administrative support to the department by ensuring accurate and timely payments of all expenses to vendors and suppliers and staff as well as effective implementation and execution of the Accounts Payable functions.

 

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES

· To sort out invoices/PO received

· To check that the invoices are properly recorded in the accounting system in accordance with the chart of accounts, with appropriate and complete descriptions.

· Check invoices, receipts, Debit/credit notes, purchase orders for accuracy and appropriateness of payment

· Perform 3-way match to ensure that supplier invoices are supported by Delivery Order, and Purchase Order before preparing payment

· Respond proactively and promptly to queries from suppliers or other stakeholders on billing and payment and refer, when necessary, to the appropriate persons for further action

· Prepare payment for suppliers and miscellaneous payments by cheque, telegraphic transfer and GIRO/Rentas, distribute/follow up for authorized cheque signatures and distribute/mail on timely basis

· Ensure that all invoices, payment vouchers and other records are properly indexed and filed, maintain these files safely, correctly and clearly labelled (whether hard copy or softcopy)

· Run bank reports on monthly basis for uncleared cheques and to claim back uncleared cheques and to reissue to suppliers where applicable

· Keep records of incoming and outgoing payments and to maintain accurate and complete accounting files and records

· Assist in analysing internal processes, recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations

· Communicate proactively with superior and other colleagues of any concerns or potential issues

· Undertake any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

MINIMUM ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Preferably Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

At least two (2) years of related working experience

 

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

  • Knowledge and skills of using computer software applications and accounting applications.
  • Good communication skills
  • Possess a good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia

 

COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

  • Able to take and execute instruction well
  • Good team player.  Able to establish and maintain positive and co-operative working relationships with other colleagues and contacts
  • Willingness to learn and ability to adapt to change
  • Takes initiative to ensure effective completion of work, including prompt follow up and escalation of issues where necessary
  • Detail oriented
  • Has a strong sense of responsibility
  • High standards of excellence
  • Has positive pro-active attitude
  • Able to work under tight deadlines and to multi-task where necessary
  • Strong sense of urgency and has the ability to prioritize workload effectively
  • Able to maintain confidentiality

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