Accounts Payable Executive (6 months contract)
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Requisition ID: 56201
Position Type: FT Fixed Term
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About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
- Work Location : 1Powerhouse, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
- Reporting To : Accounts Payable Team Lead
- Working Hours : 2.00PM – 11.00PM
Key responsibilities
- Manage invoice processing for the AP scope region, ensuring accurate PO matching or manual posting.
- Address supplier and site queries related to payables, ensuring prompt responses to AP Helpdesk tickets within a 2-day SLA.
- Drive continuous improvement and automation by contributing innovative process improvement ideas and actively participating in problem-solving initiatives.
- Achieve KPI targets set by Global, including FTP, POT, and clearing overdue workflows.
- Resolve overdue and blocked workflows efficiently in the system to maintain smooth operations.
- Support AP month-end closing and reporting, fulfilling all AP department responsibilities.
- Engage in Daily Huddles and collaborate closely with internal teams, such as Site Call, Procurement, Supply Chain, MDM, Tax, Compliance, and Finance, to ensure seamless operations.
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s Degree with 1–2 years of experience in an accounts payable or related finance role.
- Experience in processing payments, reconciliation, and managing expense systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of Change Management and process improvement strategies.
- Understanding of the value provided to vendors and business partners.
- Experience in process mapping and developing desktop procedures.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) is a bonus.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately manage large data reports.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are beneficial but not required.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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