The AP Accountant owns day-to-day accounts payable operations, delivering accurate invoice processing, timely payments and responsive supplier service. The role provides scope to embed best practice, strengthen controls and contribute to process improvements within a fully remote working environment.
Role Overview
As the AP subject-matter expert, the role documents existing processes, supports financial accountants with AP best practice and controls, and builds effective cover to reduce single-point dependency. The position works collaboratively with finance transformation, finance and technology teams, while providing supporting schedules and evidence to the financial reporting team and external auditors.
Key Skills & Experience
5+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume business with cross-border suppliers
Experience managing foreign currency invoices and payments, FX and international payment controls
Strong practical Excel skills for reconciliation, data checks and reporting
Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes, payment controls and GST
Experience improving AP processes, strengthening controls and resolving recurring operational issues
Clear communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and support finance colleagues, manage supplier relationships and work collaboratively with finance and technology teams
Practical problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and take ownership in a fully remote environment
Key Responsibilities
Own day-to-day AP operations and manage priorities
Embed best practice across supplier onboarding, invoice processing, approvals, reconciliations and payments
Act as the AP subject-matter expert and train and coach financial accountants in AP best practice and controls
Build cover to remove single-point dependency
Contribute practical AP process improvements
Work with finance transformation to test scoped automation changes and embed them within the AP function
Perform supplier statement and AP ledger reconciliations
Investigate discrepancies and resolve aged items, duplicate invoices and supplier queries promptly
Support monthly close through AP reconciliations, accruals, expense coding and cut-off checks
Provide supporting schedules and evidence to the financial reporting team and external auditors
Track AP performance using measures such as overdue invoices, unresolved queries, reconciliation items and processing times
Requirements
Permanent position in Asia
On-site location requirement within a remote working environment
SIN Office
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an updated CV.
