Title:  Assistant Manager Logistics Support

Job Summary:

• To manage and oversee the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor reconciliations.

• To support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to aid management decision-making.

• To monitor financial transactions and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and statutory requirements.

• To oversee and take responsibility for AP staff and ensure financial procedures and controls are adhered to.

• To provide financial insights through analysis of costs, spending trends, and operational performance.

• To effectively supervise financial operations, optimize cash flow management, and foster good relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and internal departments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payment runs, staff claims, and vendor reconciliations.

• Monitor accounts payable aging and outstanding invoices, ensuring immediate follow-up on overdue, urgent, and critical payments.

• Review and verify invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documents for accuracy and compliance before payment processing.

• Oversee monthly AP closing activities, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by providing accurate analysis and financial insights.

• Conduct variance analysis on actual versus budgeted expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and performance analysis for management review.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company financial policies.

• Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice, payment, and reconciliation issues in a timely manner.

• Supervise, guide, and develop team members to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to procedures.

• Support audit requirements by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and required documentation.

• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to improve efficiency in AP and financial reporting functions.

• Organize daily workload to optimize resources and ensure deadlines are met.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders across departments to support operational and financial requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma/Professional Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Computer literate, with capability to use SAP/LightHouse for transaction processing and reporting functions.

• Experienced in MS Office applications, especially advanced MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.

• Good understanding of accounting standards, taxation, internal controls, and audit requirements.

• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data and provide business insights.

• Ability to manage invoice controls, vendor reconciliation, payment scheduling, and financial reporting accurately.

• Knowledge of cost drivers and financial impacts to support business decision-making.

• Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset to enhance efficiency and controls.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills with internal and external parties.

• Leadership ability to supervise teams and ensure timely completion of financial activities.

• Applicants must be willing to work in Sg Jati, Klang.