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Accounts Payable Manager - Singapore

Cogoport

Singapore

On-site

SGD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to lead the Accounts Payable function on a global scale. This role offers the opportunity to build robust financial processes and collaborate across continents, ensuring timely vendor payments and compliance with regulatory standards. With a competitive salary and performance-linked bonuses, this position is ideal for someone passionate about optimizing cash flows and enhancing financial integrity. Join a fast-paced team focused on solving real global trade challenges and make a significant impact in the finance domain.

Benefits

Performance-linked bonuses
Access to world-class financial systems
Freedom to build global finance processes
Collaborative cross-border payment strategies

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience in a multinational setup.
  • Deep knowledge of AP process flows, tax treatment, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage global Accounts Payable function and ensure timely vendor payments.
  • Audit vendor invoices and build internal controls for compliance.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management
ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite)
Cross-Border Payments
Financial Compliance
Stakeholder Management

Education

CA, MBA (Finance), CPA

Tools

Oracle
SAP
NetSuite

Job description

Do you prefer balancing books or discovering hidden treasures? At Cogoport, we do both. Our finance team is a strategic partner - ensuring rock-solid financial integrity while uncovering opportunities to scale smarter and faster.

As a company solving the $3.4 trillion Trade Execution Gap, Cogoport is building a Global Trade Platform that empowers businesses to optimize logistics, cashflows, and global supplier relationships. Backed by top investors and recognized by the Financial Times as one of Asia's fastest-growing companies, we're expanding rapidly across Southeast Asia and beyond.

If you thrive in high-growth environments, love owning systems, and are ready to bring world-class precision to payments at scale - this is the role for you.

What You Will Do

  • Own and manage the global Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments across countries.
  • Audit and verify vendor invoices against POs, contracts, and budgets before release.
  • Build robust internal controls for vendor onboarding, invoice approvals, and payout compliance.
  • Lead payment planning and optimize cashflow via payment terms and discount strategies.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams - Procurement, Operations, Treasury - to close out the payables lifecycle smoothly.
  • Drive ERP optimization, automation, and digitization of AP workflows (Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
  • Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and audit standards across India, Singapore, and Southeast Asia.
  • Monitor and improve KPIs like Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), payment accuracy, and discounts captured.
  • Handle AP month-end close, reconciliation schedules, and external audit support.

Success Metrics
  • DPO and cashflow predictability aligned with treasury goals
  • % of invoices processed with zero discrepancies
  • Vendor satisfaction and dispute resolution SLA
  • Timeliness and accuracy of monthly AP close
  • Audit compliance score and internal control effectiveness

Who You Are
  • CA, MBA (Finance), CPA, or equivalent finance qualification
  • 6+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience - preferably in a multinational setup
  • Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite preferred)
  • Deep knowledge of AP process flows, tax treatment, cross-border payments, and reconciliations
  • Detail-oriented, data-driven, and process-obsessed
  • Experience with compliance across India, Singapore, and SEA a strong advantage
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken); strong stakeholder management required

What We Offer
  • High ownership role with freedom to build global finance processes from the ground up
  • Access to world-class financial systems, tools, and automation frameworks
  • Opportunity to collaborate across continents and lead cross-border payment strategies
  • Competitive salary (based on experience and location) + performance-linked bonuses
  • Fast-paced, entrepreneurial team culture focused on solving real global trade problems
  • A chance to be part of the core team powering global trade at scale


Work Location:

Singapore

  • S$4200 - S$5200 per month + AWS and variable bonus
  • S$4200 - S$5200 per month + AWS and variable bonus
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