Accounts Payable Accountant (1 Year Contract)

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant (1 Year Contract) based in Bayan Lepas, Penang to join our Finance team and ensure the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and validate supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timelines.

• Perform invoice matching, coding, exception handling, and follow up on discrepancies.
• Prepare and execute vendor payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with approval requirements.
• Conduct vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues promptly.
• Support month-end closing activities, including AP account reconciliations and reporting.
• Monitor and clear aged invoices, blocked invoices, debit balances, and other outstanding AP items.
• Investigate and resolve complex operational, transactional, and vendor-related issues through effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Analyze AP data and trends to identify root causes, improve efficiency, and support continuous process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Participate in AP projects, process enhancement initiatives, and system improvements as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Preferably from an MNC, Shared Services Centre (SSC), or high-volume transaction environment.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Good reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions and countries.
• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Think you've got what it takes? Don't wait – apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

What moves you?
 

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities. 

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Malaysia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.