Job Summary

The Accountant/Accounts Supervisor - AR & AP is responsible for managing the company's accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate financial records, timely payments, and efficient collection of receivables, and compliance with company policies. This role focuses on reporting, analysis, controls, and process improvement rather than transactional processing.

Key Responsibilities

AR & AP Oversight and Review

• Review AR, AP and Banking transactions including GST and tax compliance to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting policies
• Monitor payment and collection cycles to ensure timeliness and effectiveness
• Identify errors, irregularities, and control gaps, and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure proper approval workflows, framework and documentation are in place
• Liaise with sales and clients to resolve invoicing and credit collection issues promptly.
• Liaising with procurement and suppliers to resolve invoicing and payment issues promptly.

Planning & Analysis:

• Plan and manage AR and AP cash flow cycles to support business operations
• Plan and manage banking facilities and banker's guarantees
• Prepare and review AR and AP aging reports and key performance metrics
• Support banking activities, invoice financing, LC, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management

Controls & Compliance, Process Improvement & Coordination:

• Maintain and enhance internal controls over AR and AP processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and audit requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for AR and AP processes
• Partner with procurement, sales, and operations teams to resolve issues
• Support system enhancements and automation initiatives

Month-End & Reporting:

• Review AR and AP balances as part of month-end and year-end close
• Prepare AR and AP related journal as part of month-end and year-end close
• Prepare and review account reconciliations
• Provide AR/AP aging reports to management
• Coordinate with external auditors on AR and AP matters

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in AR/AP oversight, analysis, or accounting review roles
• Strong understanding of AR/AP processes and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Experience in audit support or process improvement
• Experience in GST and WHT compliance
• Familiarity with Trust receipts/Invoice Financing process and LC negotiation

Working hours:

• 5-day work week
• Mondays to Fridays: 8:30am to 5.30pm

Location:

• Pandan Road

Transport:

• There is a company bus departing near Clementi MRT station at 8.10am to bring staff to our office and a return company bus trip back to Clementi in the evening.

Salary:

• $5,800- $6,800