Senior Analyst - Procure to Pay (Payment)

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: ExperiencedNon-Management

FUNCTION: Finance, Account Payable (Payment)

SALARY RANGE: Starting at RM 3,900 + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

LOCATION: Bandar Sunway, Selangor

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The incumbent will perform routine and transactional processing within the Accounts Payable function to ensure quality and accurate completion of services and Key Performance Indicators, as defined in the Service Level Agreement.

Reports to: Team Lead – Procure To Pay

Reporting Level: Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope: Asia Pacific & Middle East

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Transaction Processing

Daily / weekly BAU supports:

• Completed emergency payments
• Perform manual payments – input payments in Bank portal / backdrafts
• Update the logs as and when payments completed
• Adherence of Internal Controls (RACM & SoX requirements)

Periodic reports (weekly / monthly / quarterly / bi-annually)

• Presenting emergency payment logs to and obtain Finance Director’s approval
• Planning and scheduling of payment approvers timetable to ensure that authorisation of payments is done before cut-off times.

Meeting service levels

• Complete & release batch payments accordance to payment schedule
• Complete & release emergency payments before bank cut-off
• Attempt / addressing Finance Service Desk/Invoice Processing Team / End Market inqueries within 2 days

Process Excellence

• Assist with new process implementations
• Assist in maintenance of Treasury and Account Payable general policies & procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure internal controls programs are adhered to
• Comply with accounting principles, GBS standards and SLAs
• Testing of new processes and sytems for improved payment processing 

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Equipped with a Bachelor Degree from any number and data related field
• At least 1-2 years of working experience in a relevant field (preferably Commerce, Finance, Accounting
• Experience in performing the Account Payable, Payment process
• Knowledge in using SAP/Fi Co and other financial systems – Coupa (added advantage)
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of chart of accounts, profit & loss and balance sheet reports
• Knowledge of the inter-company recharge principles and rules
• Understanding of general administrative duties and procedures
• Ability to assess and promptly resolve problems

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!