Manager, Accounts Payable

St Luke's ElderCare (SLEC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's ElderCare (SLEC) is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable to lead the AP function, ensure timely payments, and drive process automation. You will oversee invoice processing, vendor management, internal controls and audit readiness, while guiding a team to improve procure-to-pay efficiency.

Responsibilities include implementing automation, supporting ERP initiatives, and collaborating with procurement and business units to uphold compliance and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Accountancy, Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Experience managing accounts payable operations and vendor management processes.
• Experience participating in ERP implementation, procure-to-pay transformation or workflow automation projects.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and process improvement methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reconciliation.
• Experience with RPA, invoice workflow systems or vendor portals would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee invoice processing, payment runs and vendor account management.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Monitor AP performance and service levels.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment-related issues.
• Work closely with business units and procurement teams.
• Support implementation of vendor self-service solutions.
• Drive automation and workflow enhancements within AP processes.
• Improve procure-to-pay efficiency and controls.
• Support implementation of 3-way matching and system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and delegated authorities.
• Maintain strong AP controls and audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Lead and develop AP staff.
• Build capability and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor Management

Advanced Excel

Data Analysis

Audit Readiness

Internal Controls

RPA

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy, Finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

RPA tools

Job description

The Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for leading the Accounts Payable function, ensuring efficient processing of vendor payments, maintaining strong controls and driving process automation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee invoice processing, payment runs and vendor account management.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Monitor AP performance and service levels.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment-related issues.
• Work closely with business units and procurement teams.
• Support implementation of vendor self-service solutions.

3. Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive automation and workflow enhancements within AP processes.
• Improve procure-to-pay efficiency and controls.
• Support implementation of 3-way matching and system enhancements.

4. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and delegated authorities.
• Maintain strong AP controls and audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Lead and develop AP staff.
• Build capability and promote continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Accountancy, Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Experience managing accounts payable operations and vendor management processes.
• Experience participating in ERP implementation, procure-to-pay transformation or workflow automation projects.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and process improvement methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reconciliation.
• Experience with RPA, invoice workflow systems or vendor portals would be advantageous.