Accounts Officer (Contract)

Zuellig Pharma; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Flexible work-life balance

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma is seeking a skilled professional for Full-Spectrum Accounts Payable & Cash Management in Singapore. You will review and post vendor invoices, process expense claims, and ensure GL accuracy with GST compliance, supporting month-end close and subsidiary reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in AP, familiarity with SAP ECC/Ariba, and a Diploma or Degree in Accountancy or Finance. We offer a Total Rewards program and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on accounts payable experience.
• Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Maritime industries.
• Solid understanding of local accounting standards and GST/IRAS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and post AP invoices (PO and non-PO).
• Process staff expense claims per company policies.
• Map expenses to correct GL accounts and cost centres.
• Apply GST codes per IRAS guidelines.
• Prepare and run regular payments for accounts (SSG, ACH).
• Perform creditor reconciliations and monitor AP aging.
• Support subsidiary accounting, reporting, and month-end close.
• Prepare monthly management and BPP reports for the subsidiary.
• Maintain fixed asset register; process Capex requisitions.
• Synchronize master data in SAP/Ariba and other systems.

Skills

Accounts payable

GST/IRAS compliance

Excel (Advanced)

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

SAP ECC

Ariba

Biotrack 2

FreightMaster

Job description

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

What You’ll Do

Full-Spectrum Accounts Payable & Cash Management

• Accurately review, verify, and post both PO and Non-PO based vendor invoices.
• Process and audit staff expense claims, ensuring strict compliance with Zuellig Pharma’s corporate travel and expense policies.
• Ensure all expenses and costs are mapped to the correct General Ledger (GL) accounts and allocated accurately to their respective cost centres.
• Apply and verify the correct GST codes on all transactions in strict compliance with IRAS GST guidelines.
• Prepare and execute regular payment runs for SSG accounts (including ACH and Priority payments).
• Perform regular creditor reconciliations for selected key vendors; monitor AP aging reports, investigate delays, and actively resolve payment discrepancies or outstanding issues.
• Subsidiary Accounting, Reporting & Month-End Close
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager (AM) and Finance Director (FD) to handle the complete accounting, reporting, audit preparation, and tax compliance for the designated subsidiary.
• Prepare monthly management reports and BPP (Business Planning & Process) reporting for the subsidiary.
• Compute and post monthly opex, cost of services, and utility accruals (including Shared Services, Management Quality, and Utilities charges for warehouses, and tax).
• Prepare detailed balance sheet schedules for assigned accounts for AM review. Ensure all asset and liability classifications and utilizations are correctly reflected and that balance sheet figures tie perfectly to GL balances.
• Assist the FP&A team by preparing and compiling data for BPC submission by Working Day 4.
• Fixed Asset Management & Budget Control
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring all additions, depreciations, and disposals are accurately recorded.
• Act as the Fixed Asset Manager by processing capital expenditure (Capex) requisition and disposal forms, verifying that sufficient budget is allocated before approval.
• Systems Synchronization & Master Data Integrity
• Enter and synchronize investment orders across both SAP and Ariba systems for precise financial tracking and reporting.
• Take ownership of the setup and ongoing maintenance of master data in specialized operational systems, specifically Biotrack 2 and FreightMaster.
• Perform necessary adjusting journal entries related to closed operational jobs in the Biotrack system.

Must-Have

• Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant, hands-on working experience in accounts payable.
• Prior experience in the Logistics, Supply Chain, or Maritime industry.
• Solid, practical understanding of local accounting standards, balance sheet reconciliation methods, and Singapore GST/IRAS compliance.

Advantage To Have

• Good working knowledge of SAP ECC and Microsoft Office (specifically Advanced Excel functions like VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and formulas).
• Familiarity or willingness to learn operational tools such as Ariba, Biotrack 2, and FreightMaster.

What We Offer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.

• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.