This role will be responsible for the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring strong financial controls, timely payments, accurate reporting and effective cash flow management. You will also work closely with Finance and business teams to support month-end closing, audits, compliance and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the full spectrum of Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, payments, vendor management and AP controls.
- Supervise and guide the AP team and outsourced service providers to ensure accuracy, efficiency and adherence to SOPs.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, WHT submissions and AP reporting.
- Manage vendor setup, purchase orders, approvals and payment processes within the accounting system.
- Support cash flow forecasting and payment planning, ensuring sufficient funds for operational requirements.
- Prepare AP analysis, expense variance reports, audit schedules and management reporting.
- Support budgeting and forecasting for operating expenses and direct costs.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting and ensure accurate records and tagging.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, vendors, auditors and outsourced partners to resolve financial and operational matters.
- Ensure compliance with relevant education-sector regulatory, audit and financial control requirements, including EduTrust/CPE requirements where applicable.
- Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls and overall finance operations.
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- 5-7 years of relevant Accounts Payable / Finance experience, preferably within the education industry.
- Experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity will be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of AP processes, financial controls, month-end closing and audit requirements.
- Experience with Navision or a similar ERP/accounting system is preferred.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Meticulous, organised and able to manage confidential financial information with integrity.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Interested applicants, please send your updated resume to:
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EA Personnel No.: R1108195
EA Licence No.: 20C0428
