Officer, Accounts Payable - AU (6 months Contract)

Job Purpose

The position also works closely with internal stakeholders and supports system enhancement initiatives to improve process efficiency.

What You'll Do:

• Process & Review Transactions – Review purchase requisitions for completeness and compliance; process vendor invoices and employee claims for timely payment.
• Reconciliations & Matching – Monitor goods/service receipt confirmations for 3-way matching; perform bank and vendor account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.
• Payment Execution – Schedule and run weekly vendor and employee payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit & Compliance – Ensure adherence to financial policies and controls; handle audit confirmations and support internal/external audit queries.
• System & Stakeholder Support – Manage AP mailboxes, collaborate with stakeholders to resolve queries, and participate in UAT or system enhancement initiatives.
• Working Arrangement
• Communicate regularly with Australia-based stakeholders (strong English communication required).
• Work hours aligned with Australia time zone due to daylight savings:
• 6 months: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• 6 months: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Hybrid work arrangement: 2 days at Paya Lebar office and 2 days at Commonwealth office.

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 3–4 years of Accounts Payable experience; knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes is an advantage.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of GST and Withholding Tax; proficiency in MS Office. Experience with SAP or Great Plains is preferred.
• Competencies: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines independently.
• Attributes: Proactive, collaborative, and willing to learn beyond the scope of procurement or Accounts Payable when required.