Finance Mgr (Accounts Payable & Payroll), Finance Dept (Contract until Dec 2027)

PUB, The National Water Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PUB, The National Water Agency, seeks an individual proficient in Accountancy to manage payables and payroll. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, resolving vendor issues, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates should possess a Degree in Accountancy, have strong analytical skills, and be a proactive team player.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or related discipline is mandatory.
• Knowledge of GST and withholding tax matters essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage payables and payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Resolve vendor and invoice issues, monitoring aging reports.
• Perform month-end and year-end accounts closing tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Accountancy or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Reporting and dashboard software

Job description

What the role is:

The incumbent's roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

What you will be working on:

• Manage and maintain the payables and payroll of the Board to ensure timely and accurate payments/disbursements in accordance with Board’s policies and procedures, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to departments regarding payment methods, required documents for payments, and tax matters related to payments.
• Prepare accurate and effective documentation and manage historical records related to the AP and Payroll functions in accordance with records retention policies and procedures.
• Resolve vendor and invoice issues.
• Monitor aging reports.
• Perform reconciliations.
• Execute month-end and year-end accounts closing tasks related to AP and Payroll.
• Monitor changes to accounting standards and government policies related to AP and Payroll, and implement necessary changes.
• Educate and advise others on updates to AP and Payroll processes and systems.
• Extract and analyze data, prepare reports and schedules for management and government agencies.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits.
• Maintain the AP and Payroll systems, propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform any ad hoc duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Accountancy or related discipline.
• Knowledge of GST and withholding tax matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with reporting and dashboard software.
• Good analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on attitude and proactive approach.
• Team player.
• Applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date regarding their application status.

About PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB is internationally recognized for water management excellence, having received awards such as the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award, Water Agency of the Year 2006, and the Singapore Quality Award. PUB also received the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the 2008 Global Water Awards for its high-quality reclaimed water, NEWater. Join PUB to contribute to a sustainable water future for Singapore.