Account Payable, Team Lead

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented Team Lead Accounts Payable to manage full-spectrum accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience, a degree in Accounting, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Responsibilities include overseeing cash flow management and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Strong integrity and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in accounts payable.
• Capability to work independently under pressure.
• Experience in supervising teams and managing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of high-volume accounts payable operations.
• Lead and develop the AP team and outsourced vendor.
• Oversee month-end and year-end AP close.
• Monitor cash flow and payment planning.
• Collaborate with teams and auditors to resolve AP issues.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong integrity

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Degree in Accounting, preferably ACCA qualified

Tools

Navision or similar accounting systems

Job description

• Adecco is partnering with an established company to hire a detail-oriented, proactive, and independent Team Lead 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

• Managed full spectrum of high-volume Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely, accurate processing, reporting, and compliance with accounting policies and SOPs.

• Led and developed the AP team and outsourced vendor, driving performance, training, and continuous process improvements.

• Oversaw month-end and year-end AP close, including subledger reconciliations, audit schedules, fixed asset tagging, and timely submission of WHT, agent commissions, and royalties.

• Monitored cash flow and payment planning, supported budgeting and forecasting of direct costs, and delivered AP reports, variance analysis, and board deck inputs.

• Partnered with cross-functional teams and auditors to resolve AP and bank reconciliation issues, strengthen internal controls, and maintain audit readines

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, preferably ACCA qualified, with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently under pressure.
• Excellent 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 in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines

Next Step

• Prepare your updated resume and expected package
• Apply through this application. We'd love to hear from you!
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Joey Low Jun Yi

EA License No: 91C2918

Personnel Registration Number: R25126656