Assistant Manager, AP (3 months contract)

Jurong Port Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is seeking an experienced accounts payable supervisor to manage invoice processing and team performance. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in Accounting or Finance and have 3-5 years of relevant experience, including supervisory responsibilities. Strong communication skills, detail orientation, and excellent time management are essential. This role involves ensuring timely payments and improving processes within the accounts payable function.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of working experience preferably with supervisory experience.
• Strong ability to manage and improve accounts payable processes.
• Experience in handling discrepancies and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the accounts payable team, including task assignment and performance monitoring.
• Oversee the processing of supplier invoices and coordinate with departments.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices and adherence to payment terms.
• Resolve queries raised by various departments and vendors.

Skills

Great communicator

Detail oriented

Excellent time management

Prioritization skills

Organization skills

Education

Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Management

• Supervise and provide guidance to the accounts payable team and provide guidance to the accounts payable team, including task assignment, workload management, and performance monitoring.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment

Invoice processing and payment

• Oversee the processing of supplier invoices and ensuring accuracy and proper authorisation.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve any discrepancies or issues
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices and to take advantage of trade discounts and adhering to payment terms

Oversee Payment Cycle

• Ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices and adherence to payment terms
• Highlighting and reconciling accounts payable balances and follow up on long outstandings.
• Follow up with various departments in ensuring that the necessary approvals have been obtained for all Invoices and payments
• Verify and check vendor bank account information

Manage Stakeholder relationships and change management

• Resolve queries raised by various departments and vendors
• Be relied upon as the main point of contact for resolving AP related issues
• Maintain documented AP best practices and manage month-end closing activities
• Evaluate and improve accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities for automation, streamlining and enhancing efficiency. Implement best practices and leverage on technology solutions to optimise accounts payable function.

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of working experience preferably with supervisory experience
• Great communicator, detail oriented and excellent time management, prioritization, and organization skills