Accounts Payable Team Lead (1 year contract)

CERTIS GROUP - GHR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore seeks a hands-on Accounts Payable Team Lead for a 1 year contract. You will oversee the end-to-end AP process, ensuring timely payments and compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate has a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, with 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable and a strong attention to detail. Familiarity with SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay process will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of GST and/or Withholding Tax would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process for the Australia business unit.
• Review and process purchase requisitions for completeness and compliance.
• Schedule and process vendor and employee claims weekly payment run.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Accounts Payable Team Lead (1 year contract)

We are seeking a hands‑on and detail‑oriented Team Lead – Accounts Payable (1 year contract), responsible for overseeing the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable (AP) process for the Australia business unit. This includes leadership of all activities from purchase requisitions through to month‑end closing.

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase requisitions for completeness, compliance and proper approvals.
• Monitor goods/service receipt confirmations to ensure proper 3‑way matching and follow up with relevant stakeholders for missing receipts.
• Schedule and process vendor and employee claims weekly payment run and ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and employees.
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations and ensure all payment entries are properly accounted for.
• Conduct regular reconciliation of vendor Statements of Account and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with the company’s financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage shared AP mailboxes and workflow queues to ensure timely handling of all incoming invoices, claims, and queries.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve open issues and un‑reconciled items promptly.
• Handle audit confirmations and respond to queries from both internal and external auditors.
• Participate in system enhancement initiatives and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience with Procure‑to‑Pay process will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of GST and/or Withholding Tax would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Committed, meticulous and a team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiar with MS Office applications.
• Proficient in SAP will be an added advantage.