Accounts Payable Assistant Manager / Manager

Government Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Leave benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore is recruiting for a hands-on Accounts Payable role within our Finance Operations team. You will run day-to-day AP activities, from invoice processing to payment runs, while identifying recurring issues and driving improvements across procure-to-pay.

Your work will span Finance, Procurement and business teams to ensure timely, accurate payments.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Finance operations or similar role.
• Strong understanding of invoice-to-payment processes and reconciliations.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve operational issues.
• Experience with Finance/ERP systems and data-driven operations.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, exception handling and supplier/internal queries.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, payment issues and operational backlogs, and drive issues through to resolution.
• Support AP reconciliations, month-end closing and audit requirements.
• Investigate recurring errors or bottlenecks and improve processes, controls and workflows.
• Work with Procurement, Finance and business teams to resolve issues across the procure-to-pay process.
• Use operational data to track AP performance, identify problem areas and support process improvements.
• Support system and process changes, including testing and implementation of improvements to Finance workflows.
• Ensure AP procedures and controls are clear, practical and consistently applied.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Finance operations

Finance controls

ERP systems

Data analysis

Tools

Workday

Job description

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

AtGovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more aboutGovTechat tech.gov.sg.

What you will be working on

You will be responsible for running and improving GovTech’s Accounts Payable operations, ensuring that payments are processed accurately and on time, operational issues are resolved quickly, and appropriate controls are maintained.

This is a hands‑on operations role. Beyond managing day‑to‑day AP work, you will also be expected to identify recurring issues, improve processes and work across Finance, Procurement and business teams to make the payment process more effective.

• Manage day‑to‑day Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, exception handling and supplier/internal queries.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, payment issues and operational backlogs, and drive issues through to resolution.
• Support AP reconciliations, month‑end closing and audit requirements.
• Investigate recurring errors or bottlenecks and improve processes, controls and workflows.
• Work with Procurement, Finance and business teams to resolve issues across the procure‑to‑pay process.
• Use operational data to track AP performance, identify problem areas and support process improvements.
• Support system and process changes, including testing and implementation of improvements to Finance workflows.
• Ensure AP procedures and controls are clear, practical and consistently applied.

What we are looking for

• Relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Finance operations or a similar operational Finance role.
• Good understanding of invoice‑to‑payment processes, reconciliations and Finance controls.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to independently investigate and resolve operational issues.
• Comfortable working with Finance/ERP systems and using data to manage operations.
• Experience improving processes rather than only operating within established procedures.
• Able to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions and explain Finance requirements clearly.
• Able to manage competing priorities while maintaining both timeliness and accuracy.

Good to have

• Experience with Workday or similar enterprise Finance systems.
• Experience with Singapore Government Finance, Procurement or Audit.
• Experience in a high‑volume Finance operations or shared‑services environment.
• Experience with process automation or Finance transformation work.
• Experience in tech / start‑ups

*This role is a 1 year contract position with potential of extension / conversion.

What we offer you:

GovTechis anequal opportunityemployer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market‑competitive suite ofperks. These include leave benefits to meet your work‑life needs and employee wellness programs.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.

Learn more about life insideGovTechat go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.

Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech