Finance Officer - AR/AP (Healthcare)

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL in Singapore is seeking an Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable professional to oversee the full AR cycle and support AP processing. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and external parties to ensure accurate billing, timely collections, and compliant financial operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of relevant experience in AR/AP or general finance, with a good grasp of billing, collections, reconciliations and vendor management.

Qualifications

• GCE O Level, Diploma or relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) or general finance operations.
• Good understanding of billing, collections, payment processing, account reconciliations and vendor/customer account management.
• Experience handling AR and AP functions will be an advantage.
• Experience in healthcare sector or service environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full AR cycle, including billing, invoice generation, receipt processing, payment allocation and collection follow-ups.
• Monitor outstanding balances and ageing reports, follow up on overdue accounts and resolve payment issues promptly.
• Coordinate with internal departments, residents, next-of-kin and external parties to address billing enquiries, discrepancies and account-related matters.
• Perform regular AR reconciliations and ensure all receipts, payments, refunds, credit notes and adjustments are accurately recorded.
• Handle AP activities, including processing supplier invoices, staff claims, petty cash reimbursements and payment requests.
• Review invoices and supporting documents for accuracy, ensure proper account coding and obtain approvals prior to payment processing.
• Reconcile supplier accounts, monitor outstanding payables and liaise with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, including general ledger postings, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, month-end closing activities and the preparation of financial and audit schedules.
• Support processing and submission of Medifund, subvention and other funding claims where applicable.
• Ensure finance processes are carried out in accordance with accounting policies, internal controls, regulatory requirements and organisational guidelines.
• Assist with GST reporting, audit requirements and finance-related projects, as well as other duties assigned by the Finance Manager or Management.

Skills

Billing & collections

Accounts reconciliations

Vendor management

General finance

Education

GCE O Level / Diploma in Accounting or related

Job description

JobResponsibilities

• Oversee the full Accounts Receivable (AR) cycle, including billing, invoice generation, receipt processing, payment allocation and collection follow-ups.

• Monitor outstanding balances and ageing reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and work with relevant parties to resolve payment issues promptly.

• Coordinate with internal departments, residents, next-of-kin and external parties to address billing enquiries, discrepancies and account-related matters.

• Perform regular AR reconciliations and ensure all receipts, payments, refunds, credit notes and adjustments are accurately recorded.

• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) activities, including processing supplier invoices, staff claims, petty cash reimbursements and payment requests.

• Review invoices and supporting documents for accuracy, ensure appropriate account coding and obtain the required approvals prior to payment processing.

• Reconcile supplier accounts, monitor outstanding payables and liaise with vendors to clarify and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate accounting records, including general ledger postings, schedules and supporting documentation.

• Assist with bank reconciliations, month-end closing activities and the preparation of financial and audit schedules.

• Support the processing and submission of Medifund, subvention and other funding claims, where applicable.

• Ensure finance processes are carried out in accordance with accounting policies, internal controls, regulatory requirements and organisational guidelines.

• Assist with GST reporting, audit requirements and finance-related projects, as well as other duties assigned by the Finance Manager or Management.

JobRequirements

• GCE 'O' Level, Diploma or relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) or general finance operations.

• Good understanding of billing, collections, payment processing, account reconciliations and vendor/customer account management.

• Experience handling both AR and AP functions will be an advantage.

• Experience in the healthcare sector or a service-oriented environment is preferred.