Accountant (Accounts Payable)

LOCKHEED MARTIN GLOBAL INC.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is looking for an experienced Accountant (Accounts Payable) in Jurong East, Singapore. The successful candidate will handle financial transactions, verify invoices, and manage vendor payments. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in accountancy or equivalent experience, along with a solid understanding of accounting principles and excellent English skills. The role comes with flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in accounts payable or accounting roles.
• Good understanding of accounting terms and principles.
• Experience with international accounts payable policies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions and ensure accuracy of invoices.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and maintain documentation.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and manage payment schedules.

Skills

Accounting principles understanding

Bookkeeping skills

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

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We are looking for a talented individual with a strong work ethic to be part of our team as the Accountant (Accounts Payable) to handle financial transactions related to expenses in the Accounting Department, verify accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records, generate accounts payable summaries and cash flow reports, as well as reconcile account balances and track expenses. This role is based in Jurong East, Singapore.

Reporting to our Accounts Payable Supervisor, our Accountant (Accounts Payable) will support the Accounts Payable function in completing payments and controlling expenses by receiving invoices, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. You will also manage the day-to-day payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.

As a vital team member of the Accounting team, our Accountant (Accounts Payable) will (and not limited to):

• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc. and maintain proper documentation for financial transactions.
• Review and approve payment batches, including checks, electronic funds transfers (EFT), wire transfers or any other means of payment.
• Paying vendors by scheduling payments and ensuring credits are processed timely; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures during payment cycles and compliance with accounting standards, company policies and legal regulations (Withholding Tax filings and payments).
• Generate and review reports on aging payables, cashflow and payment status and assist in month-end and year-end closing activities related to payables.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure timely responses to internal customers inquiries and act as a liaison between vendors, staff and management for AP-related issues.
• Perform Accounts Payable activities including: charge code and activity type management, supplier invoice processing, conducting payment runs, management of queries and vendor account reconciliation.
• Continually seek and implement improvements that reduce cycle time, improve productivity, documentation and reduce overall costs; including policies and procedures.

Our ideal candidate demonstrates the following traits and skills:-

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, or equivalent experience/combined education with additional training in specific aspects of job functions and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks and 3 years of experience.
• You will also have:
• Good understanding of accounting terms and principles and basic bookkeeping and accounting skills.
• Substantial working knowledge of accounts payable policies and procedures and statutes pertaining to various international locations are highly advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Familiar with various types of general ledger accounting software – working knowledge of SAP is highly regarded.
• Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written. Candidates with additional language skills (i.e. Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, French, German, Italian, Korean or Spanish) are highly desirable.
• Applies extensive technical expertise, analytical and technical accounting skills.
• Experience participating or involving in systems/process improvements projects/initiatives are highly advantageous.

Special requirement:

• Chosen candidate must have existing rights to work and live in Singapore at the time of application.

What we offer you:

• Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Training and development opportunities to grow your career and skills for life with Lockheed Martin.
• Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Be empowered to be your best in using your strength to make a difference in the lives of one another.

Curious about joining our team?

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

Learn what’s it’s like to work with us at www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/getting-to-know

For more information about Lockheed Martin, visit www.lockheedmartin.com

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