Payment Operations Specialist

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Singapore is seeking an experienced payments professional to manage day-to-day vendor payments and keep financial records precise. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, ensure compliance, and generate reports on payment status and process improvements.

This position requires a finance degree and at least three years in payment processing or accounts payable, with strong Excel skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in payment processing, accounts payable, or finance operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced data analysis functions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience handling high-volume transactions; marketing agency experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process daily vendor invoice payments accurately and within established timelines.
• Record, verify, and post payment transactions in the accounting system with high accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Coordinate with departments to resolve payment-related issues promptly.
• Ensure all payment activities comply with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain periodic reports on payment status and process improvements.
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve payment processes and efficiency.

Skills

Payment processing

Accounts payable

Finance operations

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Auditing support

Marketing agency experience

High-volume processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

3+ years in payment processing or finance operations

Tools

Excel (PivotTables/VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Process daily vendor invoice payments accurately and within established timelines.

• Record, verify, and post payment transactions in the accounting system with a high level of accuracy.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.

• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely resolution of payment-related issues.

• Ensure all payment activities comply with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and maintain periodic reports on payment status, outstanding issues, and process improvement initiatives.

• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and responding to audit queries.

• Identify opportunities to improve payment processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in payment processing, Accounts Payable, or finance operations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in processing financial transactions.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.

• Experience handling high-volume transactions is highly preferred.

• Prior experience in a marketing agency or similar environment with high-volume and diverse expense processing will be an added advantage.