Senior Accounts Executive

Company Description

About Keypath:

At Keypath, you can be part of something bigger.

As a leading global EdTech company, we partner with world-leading universities to design and deliver the most career-relevant online education programs that help solve our global social and economic challenges.

We are a fast-growing, and fast-moving international team who value collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning in our mission to unlock greatness in educators, their students, and our people.

We have offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Chicago, Toronto, London, and Kuala Lumpur and we connect, collaborate, and operate as a truly global company. We have experienced tremendous growth since we launched only seven years ago and now have over 700 employees (Keypathers!) across the globe with no intention to slow down.

We put our people first, which means you choose where you want to work from, including if you want to work from home.

Job Description

Senior Accounts Executive will be responsible for end to end Accounts Payable function including processing of payments, preparing billings, and aiding the accounting team on ad-hoc projects for APAC region. The ideal candidate for this role must have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations. The position requires keen attention to detail, analytical skills, basic understanding of accounting and organizational ability.

What you’ll be doing as Senior Account Executive:

• Reporting to the Head of Finance - APAC
• This role will manage end to end Accounts Payable function on an APAC scale (Australia, Malaysia and Singapore)
• Provide management with suggestions for the improvement of AP, accounting and business processes.
• Responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable function including verifying & posting of supplier invoices into the accounting system are correct and accurate.
• Monitor accounts payable inbox for incoming invoices and statements.
• Maintains the accounts payable system, including records of payments, vendor and supplier details.
• Ensure creditors’ statements are reconciled monthly addressing outstanding invoices and investigating credit balances resulting in a completed reconciliation by month end
• Attending to Accounts Payable queries promptly and professionally, and escalating any unknown issues appropriately
• Verify the correctness and completeness of payment documents and tax-related documents including but not limited to supplier invoices.
• Ensure payments are executed on timely manner and accurately as well as in compliance with company policies & procedures and controls.
• Work closely with internal/external parties to resolve discrepancy issues and to follow up actions when necessary.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and streamline workflows.
• To act as a backup for Accounts Receivable and perform other ad-hoc tasks as and when required.

Additional Information

• This role is a permanent, full-time role. Only candidates located in Malaysia, and Malaysians or non-Malaysians with a valid permit to work in Malaysia will be considered for this role.
• The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a stringent background check process; including checking and verification of qualifications, prior employment history, criminal records and credit/bankruptcy, as part of the hiring process.
• Candidates with shorter notice or immediate availability will be looked upon favorable

Qualifications

• Local Malaysian
• Degree in accounting or finance, or a related field from a recognized Malaysian University.
• 3-5 years of comprehensive accounts payable experience.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience using ERP systems and intermediate MS Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to meet tight deadlines, work under minimum supervision multitasker and team player.

Additional Information

*Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.