Assistant Executive, Accounts Payable - Payment

1FSS Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Singapore is looking for a responsible team member in the Finance Shared Services team. You will manage payment proposals, vet invoices, monitor payments, and assist in training junior staff. A Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent is required, with a preference for candidates with experience in Accounts Payable or SAP. This role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, along with meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting is preferred.
• High integrity, meticulous, and proactive.
• Independent and self-driven with multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Generate payment proposals for payments via various modes.
• Vet invoices or payment requests.
• Monitor payments via Direct Debit Authorisation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The incumbent shall be part of the Finance Shared Services (FSS) team responsible for the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Generate payment proposals to effect payments via various modes e.g. cheques, transfers, interbank GIRO etc.

• Vet through invoices or payment requests.

• Monitor payments via Direct Debit Authorisation (DDA) and ensure payments are processed in a timely manner.

• Request funds from institution.

• Review and follow up on open items in bank clearing account.

• Follow up with payment requestor for reissuance of expired cheques and long outstanding reconciling items.

• Assess the withholding tax status of invoices from overseas vendors and file withholding tax return within stipulated timeline.

• Preparation of withholding tax schedule.

• Assist in mail sorting according to the planned duty roster.

• Train and guide junior staff and assist in resolving difficulties encountered by them.

• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting is preferred; Candidates without experience are welcome to apply

• Experience in SAP is preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• High integrity, meticulous and proactive

• Independent, self-driven with the ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines

• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

• Customer service oriented with good service attributes and team spirit to achieve win-win outcome