Assistant Manager, AP (6 Months Contract) - #1117815

Responsibilities

Team Management

• Supervise and provide guidance to the accounts payable team and provide guidance to the accounts payable team, including task assignment, workload management, and performance monitoring.

• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment

Invoice processing and payment

• Oversee the processing of supplier invoices and ensuring accuracy and proper authorisation.

• Coordinate with other departments to resolve any discrepancies or issues

• Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices and to take advantage of trade discounts and adhering to payment terms

Oversee Payment Cycle

• Ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices and adherence to payment terms

• Highlighting and reconciling accounts payable balances and follow up on long outstandings.

• Follow up with various departments in ensuring that the necessary approvals have been obtained for all Invoices and payments

• Verify and check vendor bank account information

Manage Stakeholder relationships and change management

• Resolve queries raised by various departments and vendors

• Be relied upon as the main point of contact for resolving AP related issues

• Maintain documented AP best practices and manage month-end closing activities

• Evaluate and improve accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities for automation, streamlining and enhancing efficiency. Implement best practices and leverage on technology solutions to optimise accounts payable function.

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting or Finance

• 3-5 years of working experience preferably with supervisory experience

• Great communicator, detail oriented and excellent time management, prioritization, and organization skills