Accountant/Senior Accountant, Account Payable & Account Receivable

SMRT Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation is seeking an experienced finance professional to review and oversee day-to-day AP/AR activities performed by non-executive staff in Singapore. The role focuses on accuracy, timely processing, cash flow monitoring and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will review invoices, reconciliations, ageing, GST returns and month-end closings, while supporting banking matters and finance process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities performed by non-executive staff, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely processing.
• Review AP invoices, payment processing, supplier reconciliations and ageing, including intercompany payments and receipts.
• Review AR billings, receipts, ageing, customer reconciliations and collection status, and follow up on outstanding and disputed balances with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, including daily cash position, payment requirements and cash flow forecasts, to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and highlight potential funding requirements or cash flow issues to management.
• Review and ensure timely submission of GST returns and other relevant finance and tax-related requirements.
• Review month-end AP and AR closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, ageing and outstanding items.
• Handle complex or unusual AP and AR transactions and provide appropriate accounting guidance to non-executive staff.
• Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit queries, including preparation and review of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, statutory requirements and financial policy manual.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, banks and other external parties on AP, AR, cash flow and banking matters.
• Participate in UAT, system enhancements and finance process improvements, including preparing, testing and reviewing system requirements.
• Support and handle ad hoc banking matters and finance-related projects as required.
• Identify and implement Kaizen and process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AP, AR and Finance Operations.
• Provide guidance and coaching to non-executive staff and support the Finance team in ensuring smooth and timely financial operations.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and assignments as required.

Job description

• Review and oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities performed by non-executive staff, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely processing.
• Review AP invoices, payment processing, supplier reconciliations and ageing, including intercompany payments and receipts.
• Review AR billings, receipts, ageing, customer reconciliations and collection status, and follow up on outstanding and disputed balances with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, including daily cash position, payment requirements, expected receipts and cash flow forecasts, to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and highlight potential funding requirements or cash flow issues to management.
• Review and ensure timely submission of GST returns and other relevant finance and tax-related requirements.
• Review month-end AP and AR closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, ageing and outstanding items.
• Handle complex or unusual AP and AR transactions and provide appropriate accounting guidance to non-executive staff.
• Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit queries, including preparation and review of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, statutory requirements and financial policy manual.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, banks and other external parties on AP, AR, cash flow and banking matters.
• Participate in UAT, system enhancements and finance process improvements, including preparing, testing and reviewing system requirements.
• Support and handle ad hoc banking matters and finance-related projects as required.
• Identify and implement Kaizen and process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AP, AR and Finance Operations.
• Provide guidance and coaching to non-executive staff and support the Finance team in ensuring smooth and timely financial operations.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and assignments as required.