ASSISTANT MANAGER / MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - FINANCE OFFICE

Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngee Ann Polytechnic is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager to lead the Accounts Payable function in the Finance Office on a 2-year contract. You will oversee end-to-end AP processing, ensure accuracy and timely payments, support audit and month-end closing, and drive process improvements and digitalisation initiatives.

The role requires supervisory exposure, strong knowledge of AP processes and controls, and familiarity with Workday, Power Query, and RPA to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Background in Accounting or Finance with AP experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end AP processing including invoices, payments, reimbursements, and vendor reconciliations.

Job description

What the role is:

This is a 2-year contract position as an Assistant Manager / Manager in the Finance Office.

You will lead the Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing of invoices, payments, reimbursements and vendor transactions. This role involves leading a team, stakeholder engagement, audit support, month-end and year-end closing, performance monitoring, and driving process improvement and digitalisation initiatives.

What you will be working on:

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. AP Operations

• Oversee the end-to-end processing of invoices, payments, reimbursements and vendor account reconciliations.
• Monitor payment cycles and resolve outstanding AP issues.
• Maintain supplier master records and banking details in Workday.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing including reconciliations, accruals and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and monitor AP indicators, ageing reports and performance dashboards to support timely reporting and decision-making.
• Resolve complex payment issues and escalations.
• Support internal and external audits, including timely resolution of audit findings.
• Supervise and provide coaching, guidance and training to AP team.

2. Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with departments and procurement to advise and resolve AP-related matters.
• Coordinate audit queries on AP items and provide supporting documentation.

3. Process Improvement & Digitalisation

• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance AP efficiency and controls.
• Support system upgrades and digitalisation projects, including testing, implementation and change management.

What we are looking for:

• Background in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with relevant AP experience.
• Preferably with supervisory exposure.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage high-volume transactions effectively.
• Experience with Workday, Power Query, RPA, data analytics or other digital finance tools will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

About Ngee Ann Polytechnic

At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full-time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally-recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world.An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career.If you are a self-starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.