Accounts Payable Officer

As an AP Officer, your main responsibility will be to ensure all invoices are approved and paid on time, while maintaining the accounts payable system. You will also resolve complex issues, while ensuring compliance with policies. You will be reporting to the AP Supervisor, based in UOA Shah Alam.

Responsibilities

• You'll review and verify assigned locations invoices for appropriate documentation and approvals are compliant with internal controls, process and level of authority before payment
• You'll process invoices and payments for assigned locations
• To resolve invoice discrepancies and issues (identify, communicate, and facilitate resolution for suppliers)
• You'll correspond with internal and external parties and respond to inquiries
• You'll reconcile unapplied pre-payment in supplier account to ensure no long outstanding item
• Help with month end closing and produce monthly reports i.e., Supplier Reconciliations and other ad-hoc reports
• To involve in monthly calls with local finance and procurement to discuss/resolve any pending issues
• To involve in yearly audit and providing any required information from Internal and External auditors
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, help implement findings and sustainability of achievements

Requirements

• Minimum a diploma / bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance
• At least 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable
• You'll need to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin (both verbal and written)
• We prefer hands-on experience with accounting systems such as Oracle or SAP; candidates with exposure to SAP S/4HANA, QAD stand out.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate competency in Excel
• Self‑driven and able to work independently with limited supervision
• Detail‑oriented and well‑organized, a commitment to meeting timelines

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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