Accounts Payable Accountant (6 months contract)

Location Singapore
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Contact name: Karthik Balakrishnan

Contact email: karthikb@caliber8.sg
Job ref: 753

Accounts Payable Accountant (12 months)

Our client is a well reputed European ship owner having its group headquarters in Singapore based in the CBD area.

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Senior Accountant (AP), this position will assist the Accounts Payable (AP) function in the day-to-day activities. This involves transactional processing of invoices, payments, following up on outstanding issues in the schedules and validating entries in the accounting system.

Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers’ invoices are approved in accordance with the payment mandate

• Ensure invoices are posted and validated in the accounting systemin an accurate and timely manner

• Liaise with internal customers to ensure accurate invoice posting/interface of data in the accounting system

• Assist in preparation of payment documents to ensure that the correct payment is made

• Assist in netting off any related prepaid amount against invoice and deriving the correct amount due

• Reconcile vendors’ statement of accounts to accounting records

The ideal candidate is a team player and is process oriented. He/she should be equipped with strong AP experience and practise due diligence and care in his/her work. He/she is mature, has good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure and tight timeline

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Accounting

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience

• Strong communication skills

• Action oriented and determined to achieve results

• Working experience with Oracle preferred

 

Singapore citizen or PR only!