Assistant Accountant (3-years contract)

KrisShop; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS

Performance bonuses

Medical coverage

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexi benefits

Job summary

KrisShop is seeking an Accounts Payable professional on a 3-year contract in Singapore. You will manage vendor invoices, ensure timely payments, and support AP processes within a hybrid work setup.

Responsibilities include reconciling invoices, managing intercompany transactions, and assisting with month-end closing. Strong Excel skills and D365 experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 4-5 years of relevant Accounts Payable or accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to prepare reconciliations, schedules, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner through the Vendor Collaboration Portal and D365 ERP.
• Verify vendor invoices against POs, GRNs, and supporting documents; resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Prepare and process vendor payments in accordance with payment terms and company policies.
• Handle intercompany invoices and payments; ensure accurate recording and timely settlement.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Monitor AP ageing and accruals; assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare AP schedules and reports for management review.
• Respond to vendor and internal queries promptly and professionally.
• Review and maintain vendor master data; allocate new vendors among AP staff.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

This 3-years contract enjoys the same comprehensive benefits as our permanent employees, including AWS, performance bonuses, hybrid work arrangements, medical coverage, and flexi benefits.

Job Description

Accounts Payable Operations

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner through the Vendor Collaboration Portal and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP system.
• Verify vendor invoices against Purchase Orders (POs), Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), and relevant supporting documents and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare and process vendor payments in accordance with agreed payment terms and company policies.
• Process other AP-related transactions, including Non-Trade Invoices, where applicable.
• Handle intercompany (interco) invoices and payments, ensuring accurate recording and timely settlement.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and follow up on outstanding and disputed items.
• Monitor Accounts Payable ageing and accrued purchases reports and proactively follow up on long-outstanding invoices and credit notes to ensure timely resolution and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including AP accruals, reconciliations, and other AP-related closing schedules.
• Prepare AP schedules and reports for management review and analysis.
• Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder queries professionally and promptly, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Review and maintain vendor master data, and ensure new vendors are allocated appropriately among AP team members to achieve a balanced workload and efficient invoice processing.

Governance, Audit & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements and provide supporting documentation and information as required.
• Identify and support process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance AP efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Participate in new system implementation and migration projects, including data validation, system testing, reconciliation, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), where applicable.

Team Support & Other Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to AP Account Assistants and junior team members on daily AP processes and accounting matters.
• Perform other finance-related duties and ad-hoc assignments as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 4-5 years of relevant Accounts Payable or accounting experience.
• Good understanding of AP processes, reconciliations, accruals, month-end closing, and basic accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to prepare reconciliations, schedules, and reports accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high volumes of transactions within deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), supporting audit requirements, or system implementation, migration projects and UAT would be an advantage.