ASSISTANT MANAGER / MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - FINANCE OFFICE

[What the role is] This is a 2-year contract position as an Assistant Manager / Manager in the Finance Office. You will lead the Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing of invoices, payments, reimbursements and vendor transactions. This role involves leading a team, stakeholder engagement, audit support, month-end and year-end closing, performance monitoring, and driving process improvement and digitalisation initiatives. [What you will be working on] Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: - AP Operations - Oversee the end-to-end processing of invoices, payments, reimbursements and vendor account reconciliations. - Monitor payment cycles and resolve outstanding AP issues. - Maintain supplier master records and banking details in Workday. - Lead month-end and year-end closing including reconciliations, accruals and supporting documentation. - Prepare and monitor AP indicators, ageing reports and performance dashboards to support timely reporting and decision-making. - Resolve complex payment issues and escalations. - Support internal and external audits, including timely resolution of audit findings. - Supervise and provide coaching, guidance and training to AP team. - Stakeholder Management - Work closely with departments and procurement to advise and resolve AP-related matters. - Coordinate audit queries on AP items and provide supporting documentation. - Process Improvement & Digitalisation - Drive process improvements and automation to enhance AP efficiency and controls. - Support system upgrades and digitalisation projects, including testing, implementation and change management. [What we are looking for] - Background in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with relevant AP experience. - Preferably with supervisory exposure. - Strong knowledge of AP processes, financial controls and compliance requirements. - Ability to manage high-volume transactions effectively. - Experience with Workday, Power Query, RPA, data analytics or other digital finance tools will be an advantage. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. - Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.