Accounts Payable Manager / Assistant Manager

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced AP Manager / Assistant Manager to own the Accounts Payable function, including fixed assets accounting and end-to-end payment processing.

This hands-on leadership role combines people management with process improvement in a fast-paced, deadline-driven finance environment. You will oversee purchase documents, invoice approvals, vendor payments, tax submissions, and fixed asset tagging; drive month-end close; prepare cash flow

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting with at least 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• High integrity and ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.
• Meticulous, proactive, independent, and able to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise across departments, trainers and vendors.
• Familiar with Navision or a similar accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Oversees processing of purchase documents, invoice approvals, and timely vendor payments within the accounting system
• Manages withholding tax submissions and maintains records for various commission and fee arrangements
• Responsible for fixed assets accounting, including accurate recording and tagging
• Approves new vendor set-ups and guides PO users/approvers on the accounting platform
• Drives month-end and year-end AP closing, liaising closely with the GL team on bank reconciliation follow-ups
• Prepares monthly cash flow projections and monitors funds to ensure sufficient coverage for payments
• Coordinates with operations on expected collections and manages payment outstanding
• Prepares AP reports, expense variance analysis, audit schedules, and data for board reporting
• Supports budgeting and forecasting for direct costs and expenses
• Oversees an outsourced vendor relationship, managing performance and keeping process documentation current
• Ensures payment controls and documentation meet internal and external audit requirements
• Acts as a business partner to internal departments, handling queries from both internal and external parties

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor Management

Financial Reporting

Navision

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Navision

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced AP Manager / Assistant Manager to take ownership of their AP function, including fixed assets accounting and end-to-end payment processing. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who's comfortable managing both people and process in a fast-paced, deadline-driven finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees processing of purchase documents, invoice approvals, and timely vendor payments within the accounting system
• Manages withholding tax submissions and maintains records for various commission and fee arrangements
• Responsible for fixed assets accounting, including accurate recording and tagging
• Approves new vendor set-ups and guides PO users/approvers on the accounting platform
• Drives month-end and year-end AP closing, liaising closely with the GL team on bank reconciliation follow-ups
• Prepares monthly cash flow projections and monitors funds to ensure sufficient coverage for payments
• Coordinates with operations on expected collections and manages payment outstanding
• Prepares AP reports, expense variance analysis, audit schedules, and data for board reporting
• Supports budgeting and forecasting for direct costs and expenses
• Oversees an outsourced vendor relationship, managing performance and keeping process documentation current
• Ensures payment controls and documentation meet internal and external audit requirements
• Acts as a business partner to internal departments, handling queries from both internal and external parties

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting with at least 5-7 years of relevant experience
• High integrity and ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters
• Meticulous, proactive, independent, and able to work well under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise across departments, trainers and vendors
• Familiar with Navision or a similar accounting system
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

www.ambition.com.sg

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Business Registration Number: 200611680D.

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