AP Manager / Assistant Manager, Finance (Education)

JOBALLY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBALLY PTE. LTD. is seeking an Accounts Payable Leader to manage end-to-end AP processes, ensuring accurate payments, strong controls and timely reporting in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a finance team, coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders, support month-end closings, audits and compliance, and drive process improvements across the AP function while maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of Accounts Payable/finance experience, education sector preferred.
• Experience in supervisory/managerial role is advantageous.
• Strong AP processes, controls, month-end close and audits.
• Experience with Navision or similar ERP system.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Discreet with confidential financial information; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee full spectrum of Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, payments, vendor management and AP controls.
• Supervise AP team and outsourced service providers to ensure accuracy, efficiency and adherence to SOPs.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, WHT submissions and AP reporting.
• Manage vendor setup, purchase orders, approvals and payment processes within accounting system.
• Support cash flow forecasting and payment planning.
• Prepare AP analysis, expense variance reports, audit schedules and management reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for operating expenses and direct costs.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and ensure accurate records and tagging.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, vendors, auditors and outsourced partners to resolve financial and operational matters.
• Ensure compliance with education-sector regulatory, audit and financial control requirements, including EduTrust/CPE requirements where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls and overall finance operations.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Navision / ERP experience

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Navision / ERP system

Job description

This role will be responsible for the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring strong financial controls, timely payments, accurate reporting and effective cash flow management. You will also work closely with Finance and business teams to support month-end closing, audits, compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full spectrum of Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, payments, vendor management and AP controls.
• Supervise and guide the AP team and outsourced service providers to ensure accuracy, efficiency and adherence to SOPs.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, WHT submissions and AP reporting.
• Manage vendor setup, purchase orders, approvals and payment processes within the accounting system.
• Support cash flow forecasting and payment planning, ensuring sufficient funds for operational requirements.
• Prepare AP analysis, expense variance reports, audit schedules and management reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for operating expenses and direct costs.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and ensure accurate records and tagging.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, vendors, auditors and outsourced partners to resolve financial and operational matters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant education-sector regulatory, audit and financial control requirements, including EduTrust/CPE requirements where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls and overall finance operations.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant Accounts Payable / Finance experience, preferably within the education industry.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, financial controls, month-end closing and audit requirements.
• Experience with Navision or a similar ERP/accounting system is preferred.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Meticulous, organised and able to manage confidential financial information with integrity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.