Executive (Accounts Payable), Office of Finance

Singapore Arts School Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is looking for an accounts payable specialist to manage full-cycle accounts payable using SAP, process staff claims, and compute means testing for student financial assistance schemes. Candidates should have a diploma in accountancy and 2-3 years of experience, preferably in a school or non-profit setting. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP applications like SAP are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience.
• Prior experience in a school or non-profit organization is a plus.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Dependable in delivering accurate and quality outputs.
• Committed to meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle full aspects of accounts payable using the SAP system.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions.
• Perform vendor reconciliation on a monthly basis.
• Compute means testing for student financial assistance schemes.
• Participate in school-wide events and key activities.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good interpersonal communication skills

Strong team player

Experience in SAP or equivalent ERP applications

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Good business writing skills

Education

Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent accreditation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Major Job Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
  • Handle full aspects of accounts payable using the SAP system
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions and payments in compliance with the school's policies and procedures and vendor's credit terms
  • Perform vendor reconciliation on a monthly basis
  • Prepare month end accruals and other related journal entries required for the closing process including generating the relevant reports
  • Support Account Payable process improvements and internal control initiatives
• Staff Claims
  • Ensure all staff claims are processed in compliance with the school's policies and procedures
• Student Financial Assistance Schemes Applications
  • Compute means testing for student financial assistance schemes
  • Assess applications for student financial assistance schemes and propose appropriate packages
• Reporting
  • Assist in process improvement projects, budgeting exercise and audits
• Others
  • Participate in school-wide events and key activities, at time outside normal office hours
  • Participate in Task Forces
  • Other duties as assigned by Reporting Officer, or Management of the school

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge/Skills)

• Qualification & Training
  • At least a Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent accreditation
• Experience
  • 2-3 years of relevant working experience
  • Prior working experience in a school or non-profit organisation will be a plus
• Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong team player
  • Experience in SAP or equivalent ERP applications
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Good business writing skills
• Others
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Dependable in delivering accurate and quality outputs
  • Committed to meeting deadlines
  • Strong sense of ownership