AP Team Lead – (Mandarin Speaker)

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Job Descriptions:

• Oversee daily Accounts Payable (AP) operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor transactions.
  • Manage the AP closing process efficiently, maintaining a clean subledger by addressing aging items through structured action plans.
  • Track and evaluate KPIs with the team, ensuring service quality, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Foster strong relationships with stakeholders (Procurement, Local Users, Local Finance) to enhance performance and adopt best practices.
  • Lead issue resolution and escalation for AP-related operational matters.
  • Define clear team objectives, manage performance, and drive efficiency through structured processes and sound judgment.
  • Enhance team capabilities through training and development to meet current and future business demands.
  • Ensure compliance with local business requirements, financial controls, and governance standards (SOX, Financial Controls Framework, Audit).
  • Champion continuous improvement and global standardization/simplification of AP processes.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of Finance & Accounting experience, including at least 2 years leading transactional accounting teams in a results-driven environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent; professional certification (ACCA/CPA/MIA) preferred.
  • Proven track record in process improvement and change management initiatives.
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken).
  • Strong grasp of AP processes and fundamental accounting principles.
  • Familiarity with SAP, Coupa, Kofax, or Celonis is a plus.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with service providers to implement necessary changes and resolve issues effectively.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to drive change and achieve business benefits.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Flexibility to work across different time zones and cultures in a global setting.

Others Information:

For those who have what it takes, please send in resume to:

Recruitment Consultant : Yuki

Email : yuki@brightprospect.com.my