Accounts Payable Executive

About Dentsu

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale

Role Overview:

The purpose of this role is to perform and support the standard Operational Finance activities as detailed in the end-to-end transaction process documentation for which the role relates such as invoice processing, payments, and vendor management: Purchase To Pay

This is a full-time role based in Malaysia, supporting the Singapore Finance team at Dentsu SG

Key responsibilities:

• Handle daily accounts payable process activities such as invoice posting, clearing mailbox, performing invoice quality checks, updating tracker, and getting invoices approvals.

• Interact with vendors to resolve payment matters and maintain excellent relationships.

• Liaise with the Media Operations team and other internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve queries before invoice processing (approval, PO-related issues, etc).

• Work closely with Commercial Finance and Business Functions to get invoice approvals, resolve invoice approval, PO-related issues, etc.

• Perform monthly close tasks and ensure vendor payment proposals and vouchers are created on time based on the payment calendar.

• Perform monthly vendor reconciliation and follow up on any pending actions with the relevant team.

• Perform timely clearing of cash book open items and prepare payment proposals/vouchers.

• Provides accurate, timely information to support external, internal and client audits

• Review Accounts Payable aging and follow up on any pending actions to clear aged items.

• Support ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Associate’s or bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or business management, or equivalent professional qualification.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in accounting, or in the accounts payable department.

• Candidates with media agency industry, knowledge of Singapore GST, and shared services background will be advantageous.

• Proficient in MS Office applications like Word, advanced Excel skills, etc.

• Systems knowledge of SPECTRA(BCC), PIN, Coupa & SAP Concur is advantageous.

Core Competencies:

• Able to work independently as well as within a team in a fast-paced environment

• Able to work under pressure; Results oriented and observe deadlines

• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities, tasks, and projects while maintaining appropriate documentation/records

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Inclusion and Diversity

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So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

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