Mon - Thurs: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m
Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
Job Responsibilities
This is a newly created role as the Company’s Group plans to set up a Shared Services Department.
The role holder, reporting to the Financial Controller, is responsible for leading and managing the Finance Shared Services Accounts Payable (AP) team to deliver quality services and improve the overall efficiency of AP operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the establishment of a Finance Accounts Payable Shared Services Department in Singapore.
• Proactively manage and monitor the Group’s Accounts Payable (AP) function to drive accuracy and timeliness of all transactions.
• Key point of contact for the Group’s Procure-to-Payment process.
• Perform monthly Suppliers Statement of Accounts reconciliation and accruals.
• Support and collaborate with internal stakeholders in all areas of AP processes, with the objective of improving operational efficiency.
• Maintain and establish AP policies and procedures for easy guidance and implementation.
• Continuously structure, standardise and optimise financial processes and system to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Lead and motivate a new team to provide high quality services and stipulated turnaround time.
Others
• Assist in the implementation of new ERP system with primary focus on the Accounts Payable modules.
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess the Following:
Qualification and Experience
• Qualified ACCA / CA with at least 8 years’ experience in Finance and 3 years’ experience in a leadership role
Knowledge and Skills
• Strong knowledge of AP processes with experience in setting up AP shared services.
• Knowledge of Esker and Vendor Invoice Management.
• Strong collaboration mindset as this role requires working with many stakeholders in areas of improvement, compliance with SOPs, suppliers and rectifying payment issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and bring projects to completion.
• Must be able to lead, motivate and develop the team members and be ready to cover any open positions.
