Accounts Payable Senior Executive

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone.

This exciting role within the Finance Department could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a family-owned global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 320 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

In Asia Pacific, since the 1990s Knauf has been established as a leading and trusted brand for drywall products and system solutions. Today, with over 5,500 experienced, talented, and diversified people operating nearly 35 production facilities and offices across the region, coupled with an extensive expertise-backed sales and support network, our teams deliver the best of Knauf to our customers, while supporting positive changes to the industry and communities where we operate in Australia, China, Korea, Japan, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

Reporting into Assistant Manager, Finance Operation Accounts Payable, we are searching for a team member to join us as Accounts Payable Senior Executive.

Can you say yes

The Accounts Payable Senior Executive is a key member of the finance shared services team, responsible for endtoend accounts payable operations for designated legal entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Knauf policies and accounting standards. This role leads complex invoice and expense processing, drives automation and process improvements, supports monthend close activities, and acts as a point of escalation for suppliers and internal stakeholders. The Senior Executive also mentors junior team members and helps monitor performance against AP KPIs to enable a smooth and efficient financial process.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for accounts payable activities for designated legal entities, with ownership of complex and highimpact transactions.
• Acts as an SME (subject matter expert) for AP processes and systems (e.g., SAP), supporting continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Invoice Verification and Posting: Verify the accuracy and completeness of supplier invoices and ensure prompt data entry into the accounts payable system.
• Expense Claim Verification: Review and verify employee expense claims for compliance with company policies, ensuring proper classification and accuracy.
• Payment Runs and Cash Management Support: Prepare and validate payment proposals, manage payment calendars, and ensure ontime payments while optimizing cash flow.
• Accounts Payable Reconciliation: Lead supplier statement reconciliations; clear aged items; ensure GR/IR and AP subledger reconcile to the GL.
• Process Improvement Support: Drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and automation of invoices and expense processing workflows.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with vendors and employees to resolve discrepancies and inquiries related to invoices and expense claims.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and external regulations in all accounts payable activities.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain complete documentation for audit readiness; prepare AP reports; support internal/external audits.
• Financial System Utilization: Use SAP and related tools proficiently; contribute to testing and onboarding of new AP functionalities and enhancements.

What we would love for you to have

Education

• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in finance/accounting, with strong exposure to endtoend accounts payable operations in a shared services or multinational environment.
• Proven experience resolving complex AP issues and supporting monthend close.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Accounting Principles: Understanding fundamental accounting concepts, expenses accruals, GR/IR, reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable Systems: Proficiency with AP systems and workflows; ability to analyze and improve processes. Experience in SAP is an added advantage.
• Taxation: Knowledge of relevant local tax requirements and compliance related to AP (e.g., SST/withholding tax, where applicable).
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills for interacting with team members and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
• Excel Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills.
• Attention to Detail and Problem Solving: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in invoice verification and expense claim handling; able to identify root causes and implement sustainable fixes.

What happens next

Your application will be reviewed by our Hiring Team to determine if your experiences and skills are what we are looking for in the role. If you are, our Talent Acquisition representative will contact you promptly to arrange for next steps.