Accounts Payable Manager/ Assistant Manager

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore is seeking an experienced AP Manager/Assistant Manager to own the end-to-end accounts payable function, including fixed assets accounting, in a fast-paced finance environment in Singapore. You will lead invoice processing, approvals, and timely vendor payments while overseeing controls and reporting.

This hands-on leadership role requires a degree in Accounting and 5–7 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel and Navision proficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting and 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 and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversees processing of purchase documents, invoice approvals, and timely vendor payments within the accounting system.
• Manages withholding tax submissions and maintains records for commissions and fee arrangements.
• Responsible for fixed assets accounting, including 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 with the GL team on bank reconciliation follow-ups.
• Prepares monthly cash flow projections and monitors funds 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 and ensures process documentation is current.
• Ensures payment controls and documentation meet audit requirements.
• Acts as a business partner to internal departments and handles queries.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking under pressure

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Navision

Microsoft Excel

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.

EA Registration Number: R1878026

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Business Registration Number: 200611680D.