Accounts Executive (AP) @ Central ~ Gov

PERSOL; Lavender (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Persol is seeking an AP & Finance Operations Clerk for a 1-year contract near Lavender MRT. You will review payment requests, invoices, and supporting documents for accuracy, while ensuring approvals are obtained and payments processed.

The successful candidate will have a diploma or degree in accounting/finance, at least 1 year in finance administration, and strong Excel skills, detail orientation, and multitasking ability.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related disciplines.
• At least 1 year of experience in finance administration, accounts payable, payment processing, or related functions.
• Comfortable using finance or accounting systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review payment requests, invoices and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure the required approvals are obtained before processing payments.
• Process financial transactions according to established procedures.
• Follow up with stakeholders on missing information or pending approvals.
• Maintain accurate payment, expenditure and funding records.
• Assist with financial reports and data preparation.
• Reconcile financial records and resolve discrepancies or rejected transactions.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Provide administrative and operational support for programmes and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Accounting software

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm

Salary: $15 - $19/hr (~$2800 to $3,400/month)

Location: near Lavender MRT

Contract: 1 year - extendable/convertible to perm position based on performance & business needs

Key Responsibilities (AP & Finance Operations):

• Review payment requests, invoices and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure the required approvals are obtained before processing payments.
• Process financial transactions according to established procedures.
• Follow up with stakeholders on missing information or pending approvals.
• Maintain accurate payment, expenditure and funding records.
• Assist with financial reports and data preparation.
• Reconcile financial records and resolve discrepancies or rejected transactions.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Provide administrative and operational support for programmes and process improvements.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• At least 1 year of experience in finance administration, accounts payable, payment processing, or related functions.
• Comfortable using finance or accounting systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.