Assistant Manager, AP (6 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 Accounts Payable Supervisor to manage the accounts payable team, ensuring accurate processing of invoices and fostering communication across departments. Candidates should have a diploma in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience, including supervisory duties. This role offers an opportunity to improve processes and implement best practices in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of working experience preferably with supervisory experience.
• Great communicator, detail oriented and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide accounts payable team, manage performance.
• Oversee processing of supplier invoices for accuracy and timely payment.
• Resolve queries and maintain AP best practices.

Skills

Team Management

Invoice Processing

Communication

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Education

Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Supervise 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 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