Accounts Payable Analyst

Huntsman Global Business Services is now looking for a dynamic individual as an Accounts Payable Analyst. This position is required to ensure a timely and accurate payables process whilst providing visibility and collaboration with all stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

As an Accounts Payable Analyst you will:

Activities associated with the resolution of vendor invoice, credit notes and payment postings reflected on the balance sheet. Resolution of complicated or confusing challenges brought by vendor documents (working directly with vendors)

Activities associated with resolving balance sheet reconciliation issues such as GRNI items, trade account debit balances where engagement is required with the business, purchasing, finance and our BPO partner.

Activities associated with project support including system testing, meetings, reporting and analysis, advising, training, documentation, others.

Reconciliation and follow up on all A/P owned balance sheets across multiple Legal Entities. Ensuring reconciliation are filed and scored within the financial close timetable. Passing clearing entries, payment entries & journal entries in SAP

Support – Resolve technical or Process related challenges within SAP related to balance sheets, WHT, VAT, etc.

Manage Payment Runs and Exceptions. Manage any additional payment runs.

Partake in team meetings, team building, attending training, creating, or reviewing documentation. Back up support for team members.

What skills and experiences are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent by experience

Significant work experience in Accounts Payable in a corporate / manufacturing / shared services environment

Team support and escalation experience

Understands accounting concepts and has experience in working in accounting environment

English required (additional languages may be required/preferred depending on region)

Exposure to India taxes would be preferable

Proven proficiency in the use of Windows software programs (i.e., Excel, Access, etc.)

Analytical skills

Strong mathematical skills required

Root cause analysis and problem solving within the Procure To Pay process

SAP experience is a must

Previous experience in any AP Workflow is a plus

Communication: Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization and function in a team environment

Controls, Compliance & Risk: Recognizes importance of sound internal control and maintaining high standards of ethical conduct

Handles complex issues, escalations and complaints which require in depth expertise, involves more strategic improvement thinking and gathers third party support to solve complex issues

Identifies corrective action plans to prevent future issues.

Capable of tailoring communication to various levels within the organization. Able to leverage situational influencing to resolve issues and escalates to team lead as needed

Continuously looks for improvement opportunities across streams

What can we offer?

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 30 countries around the world, employing over 9,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

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