Senior Associate Accounts Payable (Korean Speaking)

Job Location - Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work Mode - Work From Office

Working Hours - 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MYT

Employment Type - Permanent 

Experience Required - Minimum 2+ years of relevant Accounts Payable experience

Qualification - Graduate or Postgraduate in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Language Requirement - Fluent Korean and English communication skills are mandatory.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Associate – Accounts Payable (Korean Speaking) to support Accounts Payable operations and vendor-related activities. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in invoice processing, payment processing, vendor reconciliation, and managing communication with third-party vendors or suppliers.

The candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with established processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing

• Process assigned invoices accurately within the required turnaround time.
• Review and validate invoice details before processing.
• Handle parked, blocked, incorrect, or incomplete invoices and coordinate for resolution.
• Perform reversals and corrections where required.
• Follow up on pending documents and outstanding invoice-related queries.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with AP processes.

Payment Processing

• Support payment processing activities according to established schedules.
• Create and review payment proposals.
• Perform duplicate invoice checks and identify payment exceptions.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve errors before final payment approval.
• Support payment forecasting and maintain required payment evidence for audit and compliance purposes.

Vendor & Third-Party Management

• Communicate directly with vendors, suppliers, and other third-party stakeholders.
• Handle vendor payment and invoice-related queries.
• Perform vendor statement and account reconciliations.
• Follow up on discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues.
• Support vendor account setup, updates, and maintenance where required.
• Build effective working relationships with Korean-speaking vendors and stakeholders.

Reconciliation & Issue Resolution

• Perform vendor and statement reconciliations.
• Investigate invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Track pending cases and follow up until resolution.
• Respond to assigned emails and queries and create or update cases as required.
• Ensure issues are resolved within agreed turnaround times.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure adherence to company policies, payment controls, and AP procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documents for audit purposes.
• Monitor AP-related metrics such as turnaround time, payment accuracy, pending items, and aging.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline AP processes.

Must-Have Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable.
• Educational background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in invoice processing.
• Experience in vendor payments and payment processing.
• Experience in vendor reconciliation and query resolution.
• Experience managing or coordinating with third-party vendors, suppliers, or service providers.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and controls.
• Experience using an ERP or finance system; SAP, Oracle, or similar systems are preferred.
• Fluent communication skills in Korean and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage timelines.