Accounts Payable Team Lead

AccountStaff; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the AP team. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with policies, training team members, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, along with 4+ years of AP experience, including supervisory duties. This role is essential for improving processes and supporting operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of AP principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Accounts Payable team.
• Train, coach, and develop team members.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and IT teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily operations of the Accounts Payable team, ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.

• Monitor invoice processing, payment runs, vendor queries, and reconciliations.

• Ensure invoices are accurately coded, approved, and processed in a timely manner.

• Support month-end close activities related to AP, including accruals and reporting.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement automation or best practices.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and vendors on AP matters.

• Train, coach, and develop team members to build a high-performing AP function.

• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and IT teams to ensure end-to-end efficiency.

• Assist with audits and provide documentation and analysis as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.

• Strong knowledge of AP principles, general ledger interactions, and Workday system.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and lead in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with process improvement or automation initiatives is a plus.