Accounts Payable Manager/ Assistant Manager

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. (SG); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. (SG) is seeking an experienced AP Manager / Assistant Manager to own the AP function, including fixed assets accounting and end-to-end payment processing in a fast-paced finance environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, managing people and processes while adhering to tight deadlines, with responsibilities spanning month-end close, cash flow, and board reporting. Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and fixed assets accounting.
• Strong results orientation with ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across departments and vendors.
• Proficient with Navision or similar ERP.
• Advanced Excel skills and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversees processing of purchase documents, invoice approvals, and timely vendor payments within the accounting system
• Manages withholding tax submissions and records for commissions and fees
• Responsible for fixed assets accounting, including recording and tagging
• Approves new vendor set-ups and guides PO users 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

Excel

Attention to detail

Cross-functional liaison

Education

Bachelor's 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.

www.ambition.com.sg

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Business Registration Number: 200611680D.

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