[Perm] Assistant Manager/Manager (Accounts Payable)

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager – Accounts Payable to oversee the full spectrum of AP operations within the education sector. This role involves high-volume transactions, month-end/year-end closing, cash flow management and team supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing and payments.
• Supervise and guide the AP team to ensure compliance with accounting policies and SOPs.
• Ensure purchase documents are complete, properly approved and accurately recorded.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities within deadlines.
• Prepare monthly cash flow projections and monitor funds for timely payments.
• Liaise with the GL team on bank reconciliation items and outstanding matters.
• Manage vendor creation and PO-related processes.
• Prepare AP reports, expense variance analysis and audit schedules.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Oversee outsourced vendor performance and ensure required deliverables are met.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with relevant requirements.
• Handle fixed asset accounting and other ad-hoc accounting matters.
• Liaise with internal departments, vendors and external parties to resolve operational queries.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant Accounts Payable / Accounting experience.
• Experience in high-volume AP operations and month-end/year-end closing.
• Experience supervising or managing an AP team.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) or similar accounting systems will be preferred.
• Strong MS Excel and MS Office skills.
• Good understanding of accounting processes, controls and audit requirements.
• Meticulous, proactive and independent with good attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Mandarin-speaking candidates are preferred, as need to deal with mandarin-speaking stakeholders
• Willing to support calendar-day/month-end closing, including weekend work when required. Time-off will be provided for weekend work.

Interested applicants, please send your resume over.

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

Rae Loh Zi Rui

R1767268

RecruitFirst Pte Ltd

EA 13C6342