About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant to support a multinational organisation's Singapore operations. This is a six-month contract position with the potential to extend for up to 12 months.
The successful candidate will manage high-volume supplier transactions across multiple markets, strengthen Procure-to-Pay controls, and support improvements to vendor data, payment processes, and audit compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices and transactions across multiple markets, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
- Perform and enforce three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts, and supplier invoices.
- Verify that invoices are supported by the required documentation and approval evidence before payment.
- Coordinate payment cycles and ensure compliance with maker-checker approval workflows.
- Conduct callback verification for new or amended vendor bank details.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and unmatched transactions with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Support the remediation of Procure-to-Pay internal controls arising from internal audit recommendations.
- Maintain complete and accurate audit documentation in accordance with internal control requirements.
- Assist with vendor master data clean-up, including duplicate resolution, supplier due diligence, and record validation.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of supplier information maintained in the ERP system.
- Identify opportunities to streamline, improve, or automate Accounts Payable processes.
- Support month-end closing activities, reconciliations, reporting, and audit requests where required.
- Work closely with Procurement, Finance, business stakeholders, banking partners, and external suppliers.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of relevant Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay experience.
- Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced multinational or shared-services environment.
- Strong understanding of three-way matching, segregation of duties, approval workflows, vendor governance, and payment controls.
- Demonstrated experience supporting process improvements, system enhancements, or automation initiatives.
- Proficiency in an ERP system is essential. Experience with Pronto Xi is highly advantageous NetSuite, SAP, or similar systems will also be considered.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to manage and analyse large volumes of transactional data.
- Detail-oriented, organised, and able to work independently while managing competing priorities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Available to commence immediately or within short notice.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in a US-listed organisation subject to SOX or ICFR requirements.
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable control activities, audit evidence requirements, and internal control remediation.
- Experience managing supplier transactions across multiple countries, currencies, or legal entities.
EA Licence No: 11C5502
Registration No: R1331697
