Job Description

Accounts Payable Team Leader



Your Job:

Reporting to the Process Manager, who will manage and control the accounts payable functions for countries or clusters within Asia Pacific region and provide leadership that ensures the functions operate to world class best practice, through the development and implementation of payables procedures and policies.

In your Accounts Payable Team Leader role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

About Us:

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we\'re proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.

Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.

Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You

Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:

Co-ordinate and manage the AP process from invoice receipt to payment processing, with a strong focus on process scalability to facilitate company growth

Controls day to day operations and activities and ensure no downtime

Strong control and compliance background

Setting clear team goals and monitor team performance on overalls KPIs / Objectives by taking appropriate follow up action according to defined process and own judgement

Lead the sub team to minimize error rate by applying excellent attention to detail and a clear understanding of accounting concepts and payment process

Provide support and training to Subject Matter Expert and Key Users within the team

Taking accountability for following up for any escalation issues from stakeholders / team members until it solved

Provide appropriate training, coaching for development and performance management

Maintain and build relationship with internal and external stakeholders / vendors and any other third parties

Lead internal projects and process initiatives

Essential Requirements:

Strong understanding of accounts payable process and core accounting concepts

Thorough review, detailed notes and prompt feedback to the AP staff

Supervise and guide team members in daily activities

Able to motivate and inspire others to do better

In-depth knowledge of performance metrics, decision making skills

Customer Focus and ability to build relationship with internal and external stakeholders \xe2\x80\x93 Stakeholder Management

Ability to drive changes

Experience in process optimization and delivery of service improvement initiatives

At least 7 years working experience of which at least 3 years of leadership experience and process management will be added advantage with proven work experience as a Team leader or supervisor

Fluent in English (oral and written), with excellent interpersonal and good communicator

Exceptional communications skills to influence internal and external parties

Excellent organization skills to coordinate multi tasks.

Outstanding attention to detail

Qualification

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent professional qualification

Good presentation and project management skills

SAP knowledge is a must

Competency in computer applications, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; knowledge of SAP FICO of advantage and any supplier Portal knowledge will be added advantage

About You:

You\xe2\x80\x99re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we\xe2\x80\x99re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer:

Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

To Be Considered:

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - .

Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA!

Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as \'World\'s Best Employer\' 2021, 2022!

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role\xe2\x80\x99s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location Malaysia - Petaling Jaya

Additional Locations

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

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