Accounts Payable Associate

Lockheed Martin; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Singapore is looking for an Accounts Payable Associate on a 12-month contract. The role involves supporting the accounts payable function, processing and verifying invoices, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Candidates with a strong command of English and understanding of accounting principles are highly encouraged to apply. This position offers flexible schedules and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Prior financial service center experience is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable policies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the AP function to process, verify, and reconcile invoices.
• Track payments, expenditures, and maintain historical financial records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies during payment cycles.

Skills

General understanding of accounting terms and principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical and technical accounting skills

Strong business acumen

Excellent command of English

Knowledge of additional languages (Arabic, Hebrew, French, etc.)

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

About us:

We are looking for a talented individual with a strong work ethic to be part of our team as the Accounts Payable Associate - 12 months contract to perform multiple financial activities within various finance job functions and accounting tasks in our APAC Finance team. This role is based in Jurong East, Singapore, and reporting to our Accounts Payable Supervisor.

About you:

Our ideal candidate demonstrates the following traits and skills:

Fresh graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

You will also have:

• General understanding of accounting terms and principles and basic bookkeeping and accounting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Applies extensive technical expertise, analytical and technical accounting skills.
• Strong business acumen, ability to adapt and maintain a flexible approach to changing needs or priorities and ability to manage and prioritize numerous activities in a complex environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable policies and procedures and statutes pertaining to various international locations are advantageous.
• Prior financial service center or equivalent business functional experience and payroll vendor management are desirable.
• Knowledge or working knowledge of various accounting systems (i.e. SAP, PeopleSoft, etc) are advantageous.
• Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written. Candidates with additional language skills (i.e. Arabic, , Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Korean or Spanish) are desirable.

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

Special Requirements:

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

Click 'apply' to complete our online application form. We look forward to connecting with applicants who meet the mandatory work rights and skill requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Our Accounts Payable Associate will support the AP function to complete payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. Your responsibilities will also include (but not limited to):

• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Enter data into the system using defined computer programs, preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports.
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances and generate plus review reports on aging payables, cashflow and payment status.
• Maintaining historical records and proper documentation for financial transactions.
• 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, as well as accounting standards and legal regulations (Withholding Tax filings and payments).
• Perform AP activities including charge code and activity type management, as well as assisting in month-end and year-end closing activities related to payables.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees' unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any accommodations that will help you to be successful.