Accounts Assistant/Exec with an established investment firm (one year contract)

The CAP Consulting Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation in Singapore is seeking an experienced accounts payable specialist for a 1-year contract role within the global financial control team. Responsibilities include processing AP functions, managing payments, and performing financial reporting. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience with SAP and strong Excel skills. The position offers a WFH arrangement for 3 days per week.

Benefits

Work-from-home arrangement 3 days/week

Engagement in social causes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable processing.
• Knowledge of local tax laws and regulations.
• Experience processing 80-110 invoices per month.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance with the HQ’s delegated authority for payments.
• Manage payment approvals and journal postings.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and review staff expense claims.

Skills

Accounts payable processing experience

Experience with SAP

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong work ethic

Team player

Education

Diploma qualification or accounting degree

Pursuing accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

SAP Concur

Job description

Our client is a renowned MNC based in town. The company allows for a WFH arrangement of 3 days per week. This is a 1‑year contract role and newly created in the global financial control team. For a good performer, there may be an opportunity to be offered a permanent role at the end of the 1‑year contract, but this is not guaranteed at this point.

For this role, you report to a regional finance manager. You will be primarily responsible for accounts payable functions supporting Singapore, Africa and Europe, with secondary coverage on cost control, bank transactions, and accruals/prepayments functions.

Required experience

• At least 5+ years of relevant AP processing experience gained with MNCs
• Experience working within a group structure and experience liaising with colleagues in the London office is preferred
• Experience with SAP and Excel skills is a must. Practical experience of SAP S4 Hana accounting system is preferred but not a must.

Role and responsibilities

Operational AP processing (key focus)

• Perform accounts payable processes within the entities to ensure compliance with the HQ’s delegated authority matrix and classification requirements for inter-group billing.
• Manage the set‑up and approval of payments in accordance with the banking authorities.
• Book recurring and one‑off general ledger journals as required within the accounting system.
• Perform P&L analysis and balance reconciliations as part of monthly financial reporting close process.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies/issues and respond to enquiries from suppliers.
• Review and process expense claims submitted by staff via SAP Concur expense system and ensure compliance with the company policy, correct allocation against the general ledger and tax treatment.
• Set‑up bank payments for approval in accordance with the banking authorities and supplier terms.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and assist senior staff with foreign currency/liquidity monitoring.
• Monitor entity’s ‘Accounts’ mailbox and action items as needed.

Management Reporting (minor)

• Support senior staff with balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, and reporting requirements.
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested with scope to take on additional responsibilities depending on ability.
• Perform analysis of P&L variances as required and report findings to the Service entity’s Finance Manager.
• Assist senior colleagues in the Financial Control team to ensure procurement transparency reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with the firm’s procurement policies.

Statutory Reporting (minor)

• Assist senior finance staff with analysis of sales tax returns as required.
• Provide supporting documentation and responses to queries from the firm’s entities’ external auditors and tax advisors during the year end processes.

Qualifications and education requirements

• Has a diploma qualification with a desire to achieve an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc.) or accounting degree. Ambition to start or continue a professional accounting qualification will be viewed favorably
• Has min 5+ years of accounts payable processing experience. Has experience processing around 80 to 110 invoices per month.
• Experience working within a group structure and experience liaising with colleagues in the London office is preferred
• Knowledge of local tax regimes is useful. Be up to date on all relevant tax laws and regulations set by local authorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel
• SAP exp is essential. Experience with SAP S/4 accounting system is a benefit but not a requirement.
• Strong appreciation with a strong work ethic
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism in your previous roles
• Keen to assume a role focusing on AP processing (which is at least 70% of the job scope) as per the requirements of this role
• Have a stable CV with the ability to multi‑task and work independently
• Strong team player
• Available at short notice of not more than 2 months of notice. Suitable candidates who are available within 4 weeks stand an added advantage.

Attraction points of this role

• The company is a MNC renowned for its social causes/beliefs.
• The company is based in town. It allows a WFH arrangement of 3 days per week.

To apply, please send your CV in Word doc to [e-mail]. Please also include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your CV.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.