About This Role
This role involves leading and managing the Accounts Payable (AP) Centre of Excellence (COE) for all regional businesses, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective AP services. It suits a finance professional who can drive operational efficiencies and foster professional development within their team.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Accounts Payable (AP) Centre of Excellence (COE) to support all businesses in the region, providing a quality and cost-effective service for AP deliverables outsourced to Malaysia
- Lead the design and execution of the AP COE, collaborating effectively with stakeholders in achieving the COE
- Implement AP COE Key Performance/Control Indicators, regularly synchronizing with internal stakeholders and reporting on KPIs/KCIs to determine COE effectiveness and service levels
- Serve as a point of accountability for the AP COE ensuring service levels are met and/or exceeded and all operational metrics are trending in a positive direction
- Provide oversight of the Accounts Payable deliverables undertaken within Malaysia
- Ensure processes and standards of documentation are aligned with best practices, and enforce operational discipline through current and well-maintained documentation
- Act as a change agent and drive operational efficiencies through process automation and standardization; enhance output and reduce non-value added activities
- Support the regional Deputy CFO by providing input on strategy, priorities and team management, including succession planning for key roles
- Manage the AP COE by creating an environment that fosters professional development through goal setting, performance management, consistent and regular coaching, training and mentoring
- Identify high-performing individuals and provide future career paths and development opportunities for these individuals
Requirements
- Accounting
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Payable Management
- Accounts Payable Process
- Audits Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Accounting Systems
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- General Ledger Administration
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Long Term Planning
- Performance Management (PM)
- Tax Regulations
Important Details
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Contract: Regular
- Application deadline: 2026-11-18
About the Company
At RBC, shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence guide the company. It strives to deliver an inclusive workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all, fostering an environment where employees feel supported to perform at their best, collaborate effectively, drive innovation, and grow professionally.