Account Payable Assistant Manager

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd (Perm); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a proactive Assistant Manager for Accounts Payable to lead their finance team. This role involves overseeing the full accounts payable operations, ensuring timely processing and compliance, and managing cash flow. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting, preferably ACCA qualified, and have 5-7 years of relevant experience, alongside proficiency in Excel and accounting systems. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and integrity in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in accounts payable management.
• Strong integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounts payable operations ensuring timely processing.
• Supervise the AP team and outsourced vendors.
• Manage WHT, commissions, and AP closing tasks.

Skills

Proactive

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Integrity and discretion

Education

Degree in Accounting, preferably ACCA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Navision or similar accounting systems

Job description

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• Adecco is partnering with an established company to hire a proactive and independent Assistant Manager, Accounts Payable, to join the finance team.
• In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full spectrum of accounts payable, overseeing cash flow management, preparing management reports, budgeting and forecasting, supervising the outsourced accounting team, ensuring compliance with SOPs, and leading the AP team.

Main duties & responsibilities

• Oversee full accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing, reporting, and compliance.
• Supervise and guide the AP team and outsourced vendors, reviewing vendor creation and purchasing in Navision.
• Manage WHT, agent commissions, royalties, month-end/year-end AP closing, subledger reconciliation, and audit schedules.
• Collaborate with GL for bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow, projections, and payment planning.
• Prepare AP reports, variance analysis, and support budgeting/forecasting of direct costs.
• Ensure accurate recording and tagging of fixed assets; update procedures for compliance.
• Liaise with internal teams and auditors; resolve AP issues and act as a cross-department business partner.
• Develop and motivate the AP team through training and performance management.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, preferably ACCA qualified, with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proactive, and able to work independently under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, trainers, and external vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with Navision or similar accounting systems.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines

Next Step

• Prepare your updated resume and expected package
• Apply through this application.
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Joey Low Jun Yi | Personnel Registration No. R 25126656