Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm's Professional Services Division, is partnering with a multinational organisation to hire an Accounts Payable Team Lead to be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Position Overview
The Accounts Payable Team Lead is responsible for overseeing end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and service excellence across accounts payable processes.
This role contributes directly to operational efficiency by leading a team, driving process improvements, and ensuring the timely delivery of financial and payment-related activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee month-end activities related to LC/DC analysis, GIT, PO accruals, and other Accounts Payable processes.
- Review and resolve supplier invoice booking discrepancies in a timely manner, escalating issues to senior accountants, supervisors, or local teams when required.
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of vendor master data.
- Ensure timely processing of vendor and employee payments.
- Adhere strictly to established SOPs and Work Instructions, while proactively updating documentation as required.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of AP workflows and contribute towards achieving operational KPIs and service delivery targets.
- Provide backup support across the P2P process and assist with ad hoc assignments as directed by the supervisor.
- Lead, coach, and support team members to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and continuous process improvement.
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Solid experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) / Accounts Payable operations.
- Prior team leadership or people management experience.
- Experience working in a shared services or multinational environment would be advantageous.
Technical / Functional Expertise
- Strong knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Accounts Payable processes.
- Experience managing month-end activities, including LC/DC analysis, GIT, PO accruals, and related Accounts Payable processes.
- Experience in supplier invoice processing and discrepancy resolution.
- Knowledge of vendor master data management.
- Understanding of vendor and employee payment processes.
- Familiarity with SOPs, Work Instructions, operational KPIs, and service delivery targets.
- Ability to support end-to-end P2P operations and process improvement initiatives.
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Prior experience leading, coaching, and supporting team members.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Commitment to operational excellence, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
