Specialist, Accounts Payable

CERTIS GROUP - GHR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company is looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable professional in Singapore. The role involves processing end-to-end payments, ensuring compliance, and managing invoice postings in SAP. Candidates should have a Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 4 years of experience. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential. Familiarity with automation initiatives and good interpersonal skills will be advantageous. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of work experience in Accounts Payable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payments for vendor invoices and staff claims.
• Perform invoice posting and validation in SAP.
• Monitor and reconcile advance payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

What You’ll Do:

• Process end-to-end payments across various streams, including vendor invoices, intercompany settlements, staff claim reimbursements, customer refunds, and corporate credit card settlements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Group policies.

• Perform invoice posting and validation in SAP, ensuring proper three-way matching (PO–GR– Invoice) and adherence to accounting and control requirements.

• Monitor and reconcile advance payments, follow up with Business Units (BUs) on outstanding invoices, Goods Receipts (GR), and payment-related issues to ensure smooth month-end closure.

• Respond to audit confirmations and provide required documentation to internal and external auditors in a timely and accurate manner.

• Support automation and transformation initiatives, managing end-to-end planning, execution and implementation of process improvements within Accounts Payable (AP)

• Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities, propose and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency, internal controls, and system utilisation (e.g. OCR, RPA, SAP enhancements).

• Proactively identify, mitigate, and elevate risks and issues in operational processes and project activities to ensure timely resolution and business continuity.

• Participate actively in project meetings, UATs, and provide feedback to ensure system/process changes meet business needs.

• Prepare regular status updates and progress reports for management and project stakeholders.

• Perform ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by the AP Head to support department goals and transformation agenda.

What You’ll Bring:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with minimum 4 years of work experience in Accounts Payable

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

• Committed, meticulous and a team player

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Familiar with MS Office applications

• Proficient in SAP will be an added advantage