Analyst, Accounts Payable (Japanese Speaker)

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.

We're looking for an Analyst, Accounts Payable(Japanese Speaker) to join our team.

How You'll Contribute and Grow

1. Invoice Processing:

• Verify invoices, perform invoice processing and assist in reconciliation (when required) for Affiliates
• Perform analysis to improve the invoice automation rate
• Assist in resolution of invoice discrepancies with Finance function of Affiliates
• Assist in resolution of invoice discrepancies in systems with business users
• Perform follow up on Work In Progress items with business users in systems
• Work closely with Treasury team to ensure all invoices are posted for payment made
• Perform month end closing activities, AP Balance Sheet reconciliation analysis
• Assist with internal control activities in accordance with group policies
• Support external / internal audit activities

2. Payment processing:

• Perform payment processing activities by compiling, validating and running payments to employees and vendors within agreed timelines.
• Prepare payment proposals, contributing to optimized cash management strategies.
• Prepare AP Aging report and ensure outstanding items are resolve within time frame
• Ensure all payment processing are performed in the timely and accurately
• Effectively manage and prioritize workload efficiently and accurately
• Provide support for month-end closing activities
• Assist with internal control activities in accordance with group policies
• Support external / internal audit activities

3. Assist with ad hoc activities/request from Finance function of Affiliates or Team Leads.

4. Suggest and implement process improvement and process standardization.

Are You a Match

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration related field
• Fluent in English and Japanese.
• 1+ years of experience in audit, commercial accounting or shared services accounting. Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply!
• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills
• Conversant in Oracle (AP) and Google is a preferred but experience with other ERPs may be considered

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Office location is accessible via MRT (Bandar Utama station)
• Highly engaged and empowered work culture
• Dynamic multinational team of more than 14 nationalities
• Continuous learning & development

We take care of our employees:

• Medical card coverage for self and dependents (outpatient and inpatient)
• Extended health & flexi benefits coverage (Child's specialist claim, Pap Smear, Mammogram, Self Relaxation Expenses, Fur Benefits etc.)
• Monthly NICE Program activities for team bonding and well-being lifestyles

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide's scientific territory and have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902.