Senior Executive, Finance (Accounts Payable and Claims)

Intellectual Property Office of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national intellectual property authority in Singapore is seeking a finance professional to oversee Accounts Payable and Staff Claims functions. The ideal candidate will ensure timely vendor payments and support budget monitoring through analytical process improvements. The role requires a degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-5 years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for stakeholder engagement in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Proactive and resilient with stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Staff Claims functions.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Support grant administration and monitor budgets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

WorkDay

Job description

What the role is:

Housing Singapore’s largest community of intellectual property (IP) experts, IPOS understands the importance of protecting ideas and creations for the present and future. We leverage deep technical, legal, and business expertise to help innovative enterprises grow through their intangible assets, including IP, from Singapore, through Singapore. We aim to turn ideas today into assets tomorrow.

What you will be working on:

1. Oversee Accounts Payable and Staff Claims (Non-HR) functions, providing financial advice and ensuring effective finance processes.
2. Ensure timely payments to vendors and resolve long-outstanding payments.
3. Review staff claims for compliance with policies and regulations.
4. Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
5. Support grant administration by monitoring budgets and collating reports.
6. Drive process improvements through data analytics and automation.
7. Update finance policies in line with standards and regulations.
8. Prepare reports and statistics for management and government agencies.
9. Lead and execute system enhancements and projects related to accounting.
10. Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits.
11. Perform other finance duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

1. A Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
2. Experience with WorkDay system is advantageous.
3. Energy, curiosity, and ambition to contribute to an innovation agency.
4. Proactive, resilient, and confident in engaging stakeholders.
5. Meticulous, critical thinker, adaptable, problem-solver, and creative thinker.

About Intellectual Property Office of Singapore:

The IPOS is the national authority for IP rights in Singapore, helping businesses grow through their intangible assets. We are committed to making Singapore an international IA/IP hub and transforming ideas into assets. IPOS is a statutory board under the Ministry of Law.