Accountant/Senior Accountant, Account Payable & Account Receivable

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Accountant/Snr. Accountant, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable (FinOps) to oversee the day-to-day AP and AR operations, ensuring timely and accurate payments, billings, collections and reconciliations. The role will also play an important part in managing cash flow, supporting month-end closing and GST requirements, and maintaining strong financial controls and compliance across Finance Operations.

This role is responsible for reviewing AP and AR transactions, monitoring ageing and outstanding balances, managing cash positions and forecasts, and handling more complex or unusual accounting matters. The incumbent will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, provide guidance to non-executive Finance staff, support audit and banking matters, and contribute to system enhancements, UAT and continuous process improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Finance Operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities performed by non-executive staff, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely processing.
• Review AP invoices, payment processing, supplier reconciliations and ageing, including intercompany payments and receipts.
• Review AR billings, receipts, ageing, customer reconciliations and collection status, and follow up on outstanding and disputed balances with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, including daily cash position, payment requirements, expected receipts and cash flow forecasts, to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and highlight potential funding requirements or cash flow issues to management.
• Review and ensure timely submission of GST returns and other relevant finance and tax-related requirements.
• Review month-end AP and AR closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, ageing and outstanding items.
• Handle complex or unusual AP and AR transactions and provide appropriate accounting guidance to non-executive staff.
• Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit queries, including preparation and review of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, statutory requirements and financial policy manual.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, banks and other external parties on AP, AR, cash flow and banking matters.
• Participate in UAT, system enhancements and finance process improvements, including preparing, testing and reviewing system requirements.
• Support and handle ad hoc banking matters and finance-related projects as required.
• Identify and implement Kaizen and process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AP, AR and Finance Operations.
• Provide guidance and coaching to non-executive staff and support the Finance team in ensuring smooth and timely financial operations.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, or CPA would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including payment processing, billing, collections, reconciliations and month-end closing.
• Experience in GST preparation and filing is required.
• Experience in cash flow management and forecasting, including monitoring cash positions, payments and receipts.
• Good knowledge of SFRS and accounting principles.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Experience in intercompany transactions, external/internal audit matters would be an advantage.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to review, guide and support junior/non-executive staff.