Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job DescriptionPosted Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Purpose
The Payment Specialist is responsible for performing several Accounts Payable (AP) Payment workflow tasks and coordination of payment processing.
The AP Specialist is expected to generate payment proposals and review invoices, complete appropriate checks for business approval and/or reconciliations, and post the payment entries into the system.
Interrelations
The position reports to the AP Manager and has the authority to act within this Functional Description and within the chart of authority as outlined in the company's Global Integrated Management System.
Main Responsibilities
Position-holder is responsible for:
Executing payments in a timely manner and accurately as per KPI and in compliance with service level agreements, company policies, procedures, and controls.
Obtaining appropriate approval for payments based on the company Chart of Authority.
Supporting the preparation of analytics reports and/or accounting schedules.
Responding to queries and resolving issues during transaction handling and explaining procedures and control requirements according to internal SOP to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
Reviewing monthly reconciliations and ensuring outstanding items are resolved within a specific time frame (e.g., clearing of aged AP items).
Supporting internal teams and external audits.
Closely following up with related parties (e.g., AP invoicing team) on errors detected during quality checks.
Cooperating with cross-functional teams within Sirva for monthly closing activities.
Identifying and developing process improvement plans when required.
Working with business functions to maintain the payment pipeline, managing day-to-day responsibilities such as monitoring & researching the causes of rejected payments, and daily reconciling of payment processing statements for high-volume transactions.
Developing and documenting systems, operations processes, and reporting flows.
Verifying supplier accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
Assisting in the financial month-end and year-end closing process.
Other ad-hoc AP duties as required.
Treating all information received as strictly confidential.
Accountabilities
The position-holder will be measured against:
Accounting accuracy.
Ensure compliance with the Chart of Authority.
Delivering relevant, timely, and accurate information.
Compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Compliance with Audit, Tax, and regulations.
KPI's specified in SLA.
Qualification
Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting or Finance.
2+ years of relevant experience in finance, preferably processing in a high-volume environment.
Good knowledge of accounting principles.
Previous experience in a similar Accounts Payable environment.
Computer literacy - Excel, Word, and other large enterprise systems is advantageous.
Good command of the English language (spoken & written).
SIRVA Worldwide Relocation and Moving is a global leader in moving and relocation services, offering solutions for mobility programs to companies of every size. With 75 owned locations and more than 1,000 franchised and agent locations in 177 countries, we offer unmatched global breadth supported by localized attention and innovative technology that strikes the right balance of self-service and human support. For more information please visitwww.sirva.com .
SIRVA brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. At SIRVA, you will be surrounded by some of the brightest and most driven people in the industry.
At SIRVA, we're committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the global organizations that we serve. We recognize that building an inclusive, engaged company culture results in empowered employees that reflect a wide range of approaches and perspectives. Those perspectives lead to new ideas, and new ideas lead to innovation and excellence.
SIRVA is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SIRVA also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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