Assistant Manager AP

Jurong Port Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading port operator in Singapore is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the accounts payable team and manage invoice processing. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a supervisory role, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. They will be responsible for ensuring timely payments and resolving queries related to accounts payable. This position requires a commitment to a 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of working experience, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Great communicator with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to commit to a 3-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide the accounts payable team.
• Oversee supplier invoice processing and ensure accuracy.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and resolve AP-related queries.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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

• Able to commit to 3 months contract
  

Jurong Port Pte Ltd is a port operator headquartered in Singapore. Jurong Port, which operates the only multi-purpose port in Singapore, handles bulk, break-bulk and containerised cargo. It handled over 40,000 vessel-calls annually in 2019.