Senior Executive, Accounts Payable - Choa Chu Kang

Job Description:

• Manage, monitor the work performed by shared services team, ensure accurate complete in accordance with accounting principles and all relevant regulations, laws and standards, smooth month end/year end closing and no material adjustment raised by auditor. This includes review the transaction, journal, Coupa reclass, accrual etc
• Monitor the creditor aging report closely and ensure no overpaid & overdue invoice which will jeopardize company reputation
• Manage escalation point on Open PO, GRIR and resolve the long outstanding
• Review the hedging request submitted by shared services team and ensure we have sufficient coverage and reduce the risk exposure
• Key contact to resolve any invoice or payment discrepancy issue with shared services team, external party(vendor), business operation
• Key person to deal with any audit issue related to Accounts Payable function include external audit, any regulatory bodies or internal audit team
• Treasury support for cashflow forecast, banker guarantee application etc
• Perform cash count for various sites
• To undertake any ad-hoc initiatives

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance function, preferably in a shared services and MNC environment
• Experience in dealing with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and internal audit teams is preferred
• Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable systems and processes, including journal entry reviews, accruals, and PO/GRIR resolution
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and spend management tools (e.g., Coupa)
• Familiarity with treasury functions such as cash flow forecasting and bank guarantee applications
• Meticulous, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work independently and manage escalations effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams, external vendors, and auditors
• Able to handle month-end/year-end closing processes under tight deadlines
• Willingness to perform periodic site cash counts and support ad-hoc finance initiatives