The Payment Processing Team Lead is responsible for the end-to-end processing of payment in the Purchase-To-Pay (PTP) function and execution of bank administration within the Keppel Finance Shared Service Centre (“FSSC”).
Job Description
Bank Admin:
- Responsible for entire H2H onboarding process of new entities/ bank accounts
- Assist to prepare and check Directors’ Resolution in Writing (DRIW) based on template and prepare bank access forms for changes in authorized personnel
- Support the roll-out of groupwide project related to PTP function
- Update relevant SOPs when there are changes to the process
Payment Processing:
- Oversee the full cycle payment process, including monitoring payment schedules and ensuring payment processing by the Payment Processing Officer (“PPO”) are based on agreed frequency and timeline with Divisions / Segments
- Lead a team of payment officers, providing guidance and support to ensure operational activities such as preparation of payment proposals and routing of payments to authorized signatories are in a timely and accurate manner
- Support and collaborate with internal stakeholders in all areas of payment process, with the objective of improving operational efficiency
- Maintain and update relevant SOPs when there are changes to the process
- Collaborate with PTP team to drive process improvement initiatives such as the adoption of electronic payments to replace cheque issuance
- Such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by Management from time to time
Job Requirements
- Diploma in Accounting or Business/Finance
- 5 years of relevant working experience
- Experience with Accounts Payable and SAP is a must
- Experience in a shared service environment will be preferred
- A process-driven mindset
- More than 2 years of people management experience
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Good communication skills and a positive working attitude
- Able to multi-task, meticulous and a good team player
- Self-driven and able to work under pressure
