Accountant - Accounts Payable (Southeast Asia and Australia)

Position:

This position supports accounts payable function for Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand. He/She is responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining accurate financial records. A key driver to improve workflow processes and to manage stakeholders' expectation.

Reports to the Senior Accountant-AP, SEA & Australia and will be a key pillar to the procure to pay process including but not limited to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

Job responsibilities:

Accounting and Monthly Closing Activities

• Responsible for Accounts Payable month end closing and ensure accuracy, completeness and timely record of expenses and liabilities into General Ledger.
• Responsible for validate 3rd party vendor invoices, perform invoice processing in Esker system
• Perform 3-way match between purchase order, vendor’s invoice and delivery order and related documents
• Processing, checking, validating business claim with applicable T&E policy and approval matrix, including claimant receipts handling process
• Work closely with the internal team as well as the supplier on the invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Support on payment related enquiries & matters
• Support on withholding tax matters relating to payments if applicable
• In charge of the vendor statement and balance sheet items reconciliation related to Accounts Payable.
• Support month-end closing not restricted to prepare journal entries for reclass (accruals and prepayment)
• Support back up for team-mate during their out of office period (support on other markets if any)

Statutory Audit Related Activities

• Preparation of AP confirmations per auditors request

Others

• Maintain proper filling and records
• Perform operating expenses review
• Assist in ad-hoc assignments and provide support to the department

Profile:

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting, ACCA (level 1, 2 is essential)
• Minimum 3 years working experience
• Having shared service experiences added advantage
• Added advantage if possess prior experience in retail / E-commerce or shared services.
• GST Regulations
• Good knowledge of SAP, Esker (added advantage)
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, sumif, vlookup, xlookup etc)
• Attention to details with good analytical skills
• Agile and inquisitive
• Team Player
• Able to multi-task, possess a “can do” attitude and work under pressure and/or tight reporting deadlines
• Highly meticulous and a problem solver
• Fast learner, able to work independently but also collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Integrity