I2C Specialist

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Date: Sep 26, 2025

Location: Petaling Jaya, MY

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

Job Description

The Invoice to Cash (I2C) team in AkzoNobel Global Business Services (GBS) is responsible for the execution of Credit, Collections and Cash Application activities. The objective is to minimize credit risk exposure and maximize sales (growth).

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical I2C Specialist (Cash Application) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately applying incoming payments to customer accounts, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely reconciliation of transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, experience with ERP systems, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Fresh graduates with growth mindset and possessing Knowledge Skills described below will be considered. Training and coaching will be provided.

Execution of activities
• Daily cash application as per the agreed Service Level
• Supporting Cash GL closing timelines, especially on month end
• Managing the expectations of Credit & Collections teams and handling their queries efficiently
• Ensuring completeness of SOP and exception trackers
• Ensuring compliance with SOP and Cash Application policies.
• Supporting audit processes by providing documentation
• Performing bank reconciliation on time and accurately.
• Circulating Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports on scheduled time.
• Performing manual journal (if required) based on approvals.
• Maintaining supporting documentation on SharePoint on daily, weekly and monthly basis, such as bank statements, remittance advices etc.
• Regular monitoring and resolution of unidentified and unapplied Cash as per defined SLAs

Stakeholder management
• Actively co-ordinate with Collections team for resolution of unapplied and unidentified cash
• Timely submission of required and agreed reports to stakeholders
• Actively work and support Global Process Champion for Cash Applications to improve processes
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and meet defined targets

Job Requirement

Essential Experience
• Working knowledge in Cash Application of at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of various payment modes, such as Direct Debits, ACH, Wire, Cheques etc
• Basic Accounting Knowledge (understanding of AR Journal Entries)
• Basic knowledge of Excel and other MS Office tools is a must. Candidate should know how to create pivots, formula (vlookup/hlookup etc).
• Have worked on SAP system.

Desirable Experience
• Experience in other processes in Credit, Collections or Order to Cash cycle will be an added advantage

Knowledge Skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Analytical bent of mind (a natural tendency or ability to think in a logical, structured, and detail-oriented way)
• Time Management - able to set priorities and work independently

Education/Certificates required
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce / finance / accounting or equivalent degree.

Able to Work on these schedules:
• Monday to Friday (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM), and
• Saturday (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 44936

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