Assistant Manager Accounts Payable

CERTIS GROUP - GHR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor. The role involves managing a team, ensuring accurate processing of payments and invoices, compliance with regulations, and conducting data analysis for process improvements. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a degree in Accountancy, and strong communication skills. You will work collaboratively with various departments to optimize financial operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Good knowledge of GST and/or Withholding Tax.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Committed, meticulous, and a team player.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of accounting executives overseeing AP functions.
• Perform end-to-end payment processing per group policies.
• Review invoice validation and posting in SAP.
• Monitor and reconcile advance payments and outstanding invoices.
• Ensure compliance with audit and statutory requirements.
• Conduct data analysis on AP metrics to identify trends.
• Support automation initiatives and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Team management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Job description

Operational Excellence

• Manage a team of accounting executives and oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) functions in Group Shared Services, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, staff claims, refunds, and vendor reconciliations.

• Perform end-to-end payment processing across multiple streams (vendor invoices, intercompany, staff claims, petty cash, refunds, and corporate card settlements) in accordance with Group policies and internal controls.

• Review invoice validation and posting in SAP, ensuring proper three-way matching (PO–GR–Invoice) and resolution of discrepancies with Procurement and Business Units (BUs).

• Monitor and reconcile advance payments, GR/IR balances, and outstanding invoices to ensure timely month-end closure.

• Ensure compliance with audit, tax, and statutory requirements, supporting both internal and external audits with necessary documentation.

• Support implementation of new policies or process updates in line with organizational standards.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Perform data analysis on AP metrics (invoice turnaround, DPO, GR ageing, vendor performance, etc.) to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel or data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud).

• Prepare clear, visually engaging PowerPoint presentations for management reporting, operational reviews, and project updates.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Support automation initiatives (OCR, RPA, SAP S/4HANA, etc.) by participating in project discussions, UATs, and documenting process changes.

• Identify process gaps, recommend enhancements, and implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Contribute ideas and insights during workshops and transformation meetings to enhance the overall Accounts Payable function.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with BUs, Procurement, Finance, and vendors to resolve payment issues and ensure smooth operations.

• Communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and proactive issue management.

• Provide training and guidance to junior team members on policies, processes, and system usage where required.

Ad-hoc

• Prepare ad-hoc analyses, reconciliations, and management reports as assigned.

• Represent the AP function in cross-departmental projects or process alignment meetings as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• A good Degree in Accountancy / ACCA or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in Accounts Payable, and preferably in a supervisory role

• Good knowledge of GST and/or Withholding Tax

• Able to work independently and within tight timelines

• Committed, meticulous and a team player

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Familiar with MS Office applications

• Proficient in SAP will be an added advantage