Senior Accountant/Assistant Manager, Accounts Payable (AP)

Job Highlights

• Great Career Development and Learning Opportunities
• Teamwork focus & Employee engagement

Scope

• Assist in overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, compliance with company policies, and continuous improvement of AP processes.
• Support in leading and developing the AP team, contributes to financial reporting, and helps maintain strong internal controls, financial processes and procedures as directed by the Group Finance Controller.
• Work closely with the rest of the Finance team members to promote consistency and best practice is developed and maintained across the Finance function, proactively driving continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the AP Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the AP function.
• Assist in leading, coaching, and developing the AP team to ensure team members are adequately guided and motivated in their work.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for smooth AP operations.
• Manage the full AP cycle, including invoice receipt, verification, approval, payment monitoring & processing, reconciliation, ageing analysis, and periodic reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, employee expense claims, petty cash reimbursements and other payment transactions.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues, and vendor enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Lead by example by actively participating in month-end and year-end AP closing activities, ensuring AP transactions are accurately recorded within reporting timelines.
• Prepare monthly accrual listing as part of the month-end closing process.
• Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations.
• Review and maintain vendor master data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Ensure proper document retention and audit readiness.
• Participate in system enhancements and implementation projects relating to AP process improvement through automation and standardisation.
• Continuously evaluate current practices and workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend practical solutions to enhance productivity and strengthen internal controls.
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership role within AP or a shared services environment.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and proficient with Microsoft Office Applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV will be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Detail oriented, creative thinking, and strong analytical skills.
• Strong coordination skills and able to work collaboratively with team members as well as other business units.
• Ability to establish priorities and organise work assignments.
• Self-motivated, responsible and able to work independently.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn and embrace change.