Manager, Accounts Payable (2 years contract)

CERTIS GROUP - GHR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services organization in Singapore is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Manager. You will manage a team, ensure timely invoice processing, compliance with regulations, and contribute to a major migration project. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accountancy and at least 8 years of supervisory experience in Accounts Payable. This role offers a competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Work on world-class security projects

Commitment to ongoing development

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of work experience in Accounts Payable and in a supervisory role.
• Good knowledge of GST and Withholding Tax.
• Proficient in SAP will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of accounting executives overseeing AP and PO functions.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and filing requirements.
• Monitor key AP KPIs and prepare monthly management reports.
• Play a pivotal role in migration from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA.

Skills

Accounts Payable management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Certis

We are a leading security services organisation. We put technology to work in making the world a safer place. Our mission is that as trusted partners, we protect lives and assets, and deliver integrated critical services. By empowering our people, our goal is to enable our communities to stay safe and thrive.

We offer a broad range of opportunities and career pathways for our people to grow and explore their potential. We believe that people, equipped with innovative thinking and technological capabilities will make our world safer, smarter and better.

Life at Certis

If you are a passionate individual looking for opportunities to expand your skills, and purposeful work instead of just a ‘job’, we would love to hear from you.

At Certis, no two days look alike. Our work calendars are filled with chances to collaborate with others, and bring new initiatives to life. Whether you’re looking to improve a process, or have an innovative idea awaiting a technology solution, we want you to bring your ideas to the table.

We are a close-knit team that looks out for each other, works hard to get the job done, and encourages each other to grow – the perfect place for you to grow your career!

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage a team of accounting executives and oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) and Purchase Order (PO) functions in Group Shared Services, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, staff claims, refunds, and vendor reconciliations.


• Manage and ensure accurate, timely and smooth completion of month-end close activities, including AP sub-ledger closing, accruals, reconciliations, co-ordinating with Group Finance on monthly and year-end closing requirements


• Ensure AP records, processes and procedures are in compliance with local statutory and filing requirements


• Monitor key AP KPIs (e.g., DPO, on-time payments, GR/IR aging, PO vs non-PO adoption, OCR accuracy) and prepare monthly management reports.


• Work closely with internal and external counterparts to ensure open issues, un-reconciled items and disputes are resolved in a timely manner


• Attend to internal and external auditors and respond to audit queries promptly


• Review, streamline and recommend improvements to work processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and drive automation and digitalization initiatives


• Play a pivotal role in the migration from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA, including testing, UAT, hypercare, and change management.

Skills & Requirements

• A good Degree in Accountancy / ACCA or equivalent


• Minimum 8 years of work experience in Accounts Payable and in a supervisory role


• Good knowledge of GST and Withholding Tax


• Good interpersonal and communication skills


• Good planning and organisational skills to prioritize work


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Proficient in SAP will be an added advantage

Recognition & Award

What you can expect from us:

• Work on world-class security projects renowned for their safety, reliability and efficiency


• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and assistance with further education


• Community volunteering opportunities


• A competitive remuneration package, featuring performance-based incentives and a medical insurance and dental allowance.

Certis is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.