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Aniza A. Karim

Aniza A. Karim

Telok Panglima Garang

Summary

Results-driven finance leader with deep expertise in end-to-end Accounts Payable operations and SAP systems. Proven track record of scaling from executive to senior leadership roles, leading large teams, driving process improvements, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Skilled in optimizing P2P cycles, enhancing DPO performance, and managing global transformation initiatives aligned with strategic goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Global AP Leader

Pall Malaysia
07.2023 - Current
  • Led a global Accounts Payable team of over 60 professionals, managing end-to-end AP operations, and driving efficiency through SAP systems and automation.
  • Spearheaded migration and transformation projects, optimizing procurement and payment cycles to align with evolving business needs.
  • Delivered scalable Procure-to-Pay (P2P) solutions through strategic process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Built and nurtured high-performing teams by recruiting top talent and implementing professional development programs.
  • Directed large-scale initiatives from planning to execution, overseeing timelines, resources, stakeholder engagement, and performance metrics.
  • Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders—including buyers, sourcing teams, supply planners, finance, and vendors—to ensure a seamless P2P process.
  • Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team productivity, streamline workflows, and support change management efforts.
  • Led strategic initiatives to optimize Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), balancing working capital efficiency with supplier relationship management.
  • Partnered with finance and procurement teams to align payment terms and cycles with business objectives, contributing to improved cash flow and DPO performance.

P2P Head - EMEA Region

Pall Malaysia
04.2019 - 06.2023
  • Overseeing end-to-end Accounts Payable processes across 23 entities in the region with 25 team members.
  • Utilize SAP and OpenText systems to ensure process efficiency, compliance, and regional standardization.
  • Scope involves three different OpCos within the EMEA region.
  • Skilled in managing migrations, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage vendor and stakeholder relationships within a complex, multi-country environment.

P2P Team Manager - EMEA Region

Pall Malaysia
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Manage a team of 15 team members who are looking after the invoice processing team for 24 countries across EMEA.
  • Stakeholder management of an average of 40 people across Pall.
  • Manage first-level escalation and issues raised by the vendor or local stakeholder.
  • Review and work with the team lead on the monthly KPI and QDIP results, and the action plan.
  • Review and approve the AP subledger reconciliation for the entire EMEA.
  • Work closely with other finance teams within the organization for the monthly closing schedule, and ensure Accounts Payable is closed on a timely basis.
  • Handle special, ad hoc projects as assigned.
  • Involvement in SOX audit compliance and other internal/external audit requirements.
  • Approve payment for the entire region (US, APAC, and EMEA).
  • Proactively works with auditors (internal, external, and corporate) to ensure issues and concerns are addressed positively and in accordance with prescribed deadlines.
  • Arrange training and a monthly meeting with the entire team.
  • Provide guidance, support, and open discussion to respective team members on a frequent basis.
  • Administers the performance appraisal process within the area. Monitors the job performance of team members and provides constructive feedback directly, and/or coaches other team members on providing constructive feedback to any staff assigned to them.
  • Implement a robust, transparent staff performance review framework designed to identify and reward high-performing staff members within the process.
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with team members and internal customers.
  • Act as a backup to the other Team Manager in case of absences and/or as necessary.
  • Assist and support management to ensure financial reports' compliance with the regulatory and company procedures.
  • Monitors and assesses the level of resources and skills required to meet applicable service baselines, and ad hoc project requests.
  • Defines and coordinates specific roles and responsibilities for all team members, and possesses an in-depth knowledge of all input, throughput, and output drivers.
  • Identify and work closely with the team lead to identify opportunities to improve the company's financial and operational performance.
  • Propose, lead, integrate, and develop continuous improvement in both Invoice Processing and Payment Process

P2P Team Lead

Pall Corporation
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Overseeing end-to-end Accounts Payable processes across 23 entities in the region with 25 team members.
  • Utilize SAP and OpenText systems to ensure process efficiency, compliance, and regional standardization.
  • Manage vendor and stakeholder relationships within a complex, multi-country environment
  • Stabilize newly transition EMEA P2P process, by reducing volume of aged items and escalation

Accounts Payable Assistant Manager

Mondelez Malaysia Sales Sdn Bhd
03.2013 - 03.2017
  • Started as Team Lead, continue with Assistant Manager role
  • Provide support and guidance when needed to the team member in relating to day to day work or issue
  • Work closely with the rest of the team in reaching monthly/yearly KPI as well as initiating process improvement to create a more efficient and best in class AP team within region
  • Overseeing staff development and training as well as conducts performance appraisals.
  • Manage end to end Invoice Processing and Payment
  • Monitor and ensuring all statutory payment made on time
  • Investigate on any price/quantity difference issues
  • Reporting & Reconciliation - GRIR & AP Subledger
  • Project Implementation and stabilization


Subject Matter Expert

Mondelez Asia Pacific Ltd
02.2011 - 02.2013
  • Joining Regional team for an Integration project in Feb 2011 with area of expertise covering Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Intercompany and Transport Module bringing in operational experience at one half to four years depending on areas. The project as a whole has an objective to implement the current SAP system to the newly acquired company across countries.
  • Individually as part of the RTR team, my responsibilities covering the areas of Accounts Payable and Intercompany. Main job role in covers the below task:
  • Provide business consultation and operational impact to current day to day business during the change management stage.
  • Train and guide business unit within that specific country which is implementing at that period of time on the new business process, guideline and system functionality.
  • Monitor the end to end testing and guide/help with all issues arise.
  • Guide on the preparation as well as validation on Master Data, Sub Ledger open item breakdown as well as GL balances migration.
  • Prepare the business requirement document for the preparation of Functional Specification.
  • Prepare and ensure all documentation and test script are updated with any changes due to country specific Statutory or legal requirement.


Finance Executive

Mondelez Malaysia Sales Sdn Bhd
06.2009 - 01.2011
  • Perform Monthly closing for Kraft Malaysia using SAP system.
  • Perform intercompany cross charge expenses and reconciliation. This include of monthly confirmation with counterparts as well as solving variances and open items.
  • Perform reconciliation for AP,AR and ASSET account.
  • Responsible for end to end Fixed Asset process task involves budgeting, depreciation simulation, capitalization,asset write off, maintaining asset data in the system as well as ensuring all procedure and process are all in line with company policy.
  • Own and maintain end to end Transport Module process.It covers all communication on cost related with third party company (3PL) handling the Distribution and warehouse process.The task includes of updating the system on shipment cost creation, posting and settlement.The job also covers all reporting as well as month reconciliation.
  • Regional SAP Implementation Project:
  • Involves in SAP implementation project as the key user and focal point for all 3 entities under Malaysia and Singapore in the 3 main area; Fixed Asset, Transport Module and Intercompany.
  • Initiate change management and end user training for all the 3 main areas.

Account Analyst

IBM (M) SDN BHD
02.2008 - 05.2009
  • Perform analytical analysis specializing in Global Financing department.
  • Perform monthly closing for all Transaction related to Leasing and Remarketing.
  • Prepare a monthly report for Country's GP base on the sales.
  • Prepare all other monthly report for management viewing, approval and performance measurement.
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliation and the investigation for any open item issue.

Accounts Associate

IBM (M) Sdn Bhd
02.2007 - 01.2008
  • Involve in loading all the monthly journals into the system.
  • Assist Accountant in preparing all necessary information and supporting all the related reports for managers' reviewal and approval.
  • Pulling and preparing supporting and information for Accountant's reconciliation.
  • Prepare and update all other related information using the SAP system.
  • Prepare a monthly Tax Report.
  • Involve in other administrative work.

Assistant / Tutor

Self Development Centre (KUMON)
07.2005 - 04.2007
  • Responsible in marking all the works done by the students.
  • Assist students in doing their works.
  • Teach students to read from basic.
  • Prepare all the materials needed by the students.
  • Responsible in other administration work.

Education

Diploma - Finance/Accountancy/Banking

University Technology Mara
01.2004

Professional Certificate - Finance/Accountancy/Banking

University Technology Mara
01.2018

Skills

  • MS Excel
  • SAP
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Change management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • KPI development
  • Coaching

Languages

English (Primary): Spoken 10, Written 10
Bahasa Malaysia: Spoken 10, Written 10

Timeline

Global AP Leader

Pall Malaysia
07.2023 - Current

P2P Head - EMEA Region

Pall Malaysia
04.2019 - 06.2023

P2P Team Manager - EMEA Region

Pall Malaysia
01.2018 - 03.2019

P2P Team Lead

Pall Corporation
05.2017 - 12.2017

Accounts Payable Assistant Manager

Mondelez Malaysia Sales Sdn Bhd
03.2013 - 03.2017

Subject Matter Expert

Mondelez Asia Pacific Ltd
02.2011 - 02.2013

Finance Executive

Mondelez Malaysia Sales Sdn Bhd
06.2009 - 01.2011

Account Analyst

IBM (M) SDN BHD
02.2008 - 05.2009

Accounts Associate

IBM (M) Sdn Bhd
02.2007 - 01.2008

Assistant / Tutor

Self Development Centre (KUMON)
07.2005 - 04.2007

Professional Certificate - Finance/Accountancy/Banking

University Technology Mara

Diploma - Finance/Accountancy/Banking

University Technology Mara

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