Accounts Payable, AM

About Us:

CapBay operates an award-winning Supply Chain Finance and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Financing platform. We facilitate inclusive business financing, using existing trade data and relationships. Through our proprietary credit-decisioning model, businesses of all sizes can obtain short-term financing while banks and investors can participate in high-quality financing deals. You can find out more about us at www.capbay.com

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Senior Lead to oversee and manage the Accounts Payable of our dynamic and fast-paced organization. The AP Senior Lead will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the AP process. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AP processes, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the AP team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the AP department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice receipt, approval confirmation, coding into the accounting software, payment processing, and reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements in all AP activities.
• Monitor and manage the AP ageing report, ensuring that all outstanding invoices are addressed promptly.
• Continuously evaluate and improve AP processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Implement and leverage AP automation tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual processing.
• Identify and address bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the AP process, recommending and implementing best practices.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including month-end and year-end close activities.
• Work closely with the procurement, treasury, and accounting teams to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of AP activities.
• Support the finance department in cash flow management, expense analysis, and financial planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or a related finance role.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within a large organization or a shared services center.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment cycles, and vendor management.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Oracle NetSuite) and AP automation tools is preferred.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of leading and developing a high-performing team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with vendors, team members, and senior management.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and financial reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Why Join CapBay?

• Shape the future of the accounting department in one of Malaysia's fastest-growing FinTech firms.
• Work at the forefront of financial innovation where technology and finance meet.
• An attractive remuneration package, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that celebrates success.

Our Achievements 🏆

• Top 200 Global Fintech Companies – CNBC
• EY Emerging Entrepreneur Of The Year
• Fintech Start-up of the Year Malaysia – The Asset's Triple A Digital Awards
• Best Fintech for Plug & Play Tech Center
• Best FinTech Platform for Supply Chain Finance – The Asian Banker
• Finalist at Global FinTech Hackcelerator and featured at Singapore Fintech Festival

Apply now and be part of CapBay’s growth story! 🚀