ASSISTANT MANAGER / MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - FINANCE OFFICE

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division is hiring an Assistant Manager/Manager to lead the Accounts Payable function for a 2-year contract. You will oversee invoice processing, payments, reimbursements and vendor transactions, while guiding the AP team and engaging stakeholders.

You will drive month-end/year-end closings, monitor metrics and implement digitalisation initiatives to enhance controls and efficiency. Experience with Workday and analytics is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Background in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work closely with departments and procurement to advise and resolve AP-related matters.
• Coordinate audit queries on AP items and provide supporting documentation.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance AP efficiency and controls.
• Support system upgrades and digitalisation projects, including testing, implementation and change management.

Skills

AP processes

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Workday

Power Query

RPA

Data analytics tools

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.