Specialist, Accounts Receivable / Payables ( 1 Year Contract)

Singapore Institute of Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

1-year contract

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Management Group is seeking a Finance Specialist on a 1-year contract. The role covers end-to-end AR/AP operations, SAP support, month-end closing, and process improvements. You will liaise with Finance, Business Users, IT, and SAP teams to ensure accurate reconciliations and timely issue resolution.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory AR/AP experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with SAP. A discretionary bonus awaits upon contract completion.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in Accounts Receivables or Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily receipting, allocation, reconciliation, and collection activities.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collections.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to billings, receipts, customer balances, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate AR / AP records and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Support SAP users on Sales Order, billing, receipting, and AR / AP transactions; monitor and resolve SAP issues.

Skills

SAP ERP

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Excel

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

This will be a 1-year contract role with 1 month discretionary bonus upon completion of contract.

Job Purpose

The Finance Specialists is responsible for supporting the end-to-end functions, including billing, collections, receipting, reconciliations, and issue resolution. The role serves as a key liaison between Finance, Business Users, IT, and SAP support teams to ensure smooth AR & AP operations, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable Operations

• · Perform daily receipting, allocation, reconciliation, and collection activities.
• · Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collections.
• · Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to billings, receipts, customer balances, and account reconciliations.
• · Maintain accurate AR / AP records and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

2. SAP and System Support

• · Support users on Sales Order, billing, receipting, and AR / AP -related transactions in SAP.
• · Monitor, track, and follow up on SAP-related operational issues to ensure timely resolution.
• · Coordinate with SAP consultants, IT teams, and business users to investigate and resolve system issues.
• · Perform testing and validation of system enhancements, fixes, and process improvements

3. Month-End Closing and Reporting

• · Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable.
• · Prepare account reconciliations and management reports.
• · Ensure completeness and accuracy of AR / AP balances and supporting documentation.

4. Month-End Closing and Reporting

• · Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable.
• · Prepare account reconciliations and management reports.
• · Ensure completeness and accuracy of AP/AR balances and supporting documentation.

5. Process Improvement and Documentation

• · Assist in reviewing and improving AR / AP processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• · Identify opportunities for automation and reporting enhancements to reduce manual effort.
• · Support the development and maintenance of process documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• · Promote standardization and consistency of AR/AP processes across business units and entities

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• · Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• · 3–5 years of supervisory experience in Accounts Receivables or Accounts Payable.

Skills & Competencies

• · Hands-on experience in SAP or other ERP systems
• · Good understanding of Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable processes, reconciliations, and supplier account management.
• · Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.
• · Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and system support teams.
• · Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• · Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• · Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.