Assistant Manager, Expenditure (Accounts Payable)

Assistant Manager, Expenditure (Accounts Payable)

Salary: $5,000 – $6,000/month
Contract: 6 months + 6 months
Completion Bonus: 1 month’s salary upon completion of the contract
Immediate Start / Maternity Cover

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager, Expenditure to join the finance team on a contract basis. You will support the Enterprise Performance Division across Accounts Payable, expenditure processes, month-end closing and finance operations, while partnering closely with internal users, vendors and service providers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong Accounts Payable and ERP experience, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing stakeholders across different functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for eInvoice and SAP-related issues, coordinating with division users, vendors and service providers to identify root causes and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate and highlight approved urgent payment requests to relevant payment processors for timely processing.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accrual postings, variance analysis and preparation of financial schedules.
• Manage daily finance processes, including journal validation and posting, mass uploads, reclassifications, reversals and rejection of payables in ERP systems.
• Reconcile Statements of Account (SOA) and follow up with vendors and internal users on disputed items to prevent disruption to services.
• Validate employee claims, review system-generated reports and take appropriate follow-up actions where required.
• Investigate issues identified through data analytics reports and internal audit reviews, ensuring timely resolution.
• Review reports prepared by Senior Associates and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide timely and effective support to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring finance-related queries are addressed promptly.
• Support other finance and expenditure-related activities as required.

Requirements

• Diploma in Accountancy with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or Degree in Accountancy / equivalent qualification with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a large organisation.
• Strong experience in Accounts Payable / expenditure management and finance operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Power Query and Pivot Tables. PowerPoint skills are also required.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Good business partnering, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and hands-on, with the ability to work independently.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, resilient and collaborative with a strong “can-do” attitude.

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

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