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Job Summary

Coordinate and supervise accounts payable accounting and reporting, including the implementation of processes and internal controls to ensure governance over the Accounts Payable function

General Responsibilities

• Support superior in managing day-to-day operating expenditures against operating budgets to ensure efficient usage of resources
• Implement accounts payable processes and internal controls to ensure governance over the Accounts Payable function
• Supervise the recording of all accounts payable and payment transactions to ensure timely and accurate monthly and yearly accounts payable closing. Validate payment reconciliation against invoices/bank records/aging
• Support the preparation of the monthly accounts payable and payment status reports for accountability purposes. Track payment progress and analyze key expenditures to monitor cash outflows
• Supervise the maintenance of the database containing vendors' details (payment terms, bank account details, etc.) for payment processing reference. Update payment terms and other agreements with external vendors
• Coordinate and execute continuous improvement initiatives to streamline existing accounts payable processes and improve efficiencies through better utilization of automated systems
• Work closely with internal stakeholders in monitoring payment efficiency (e.g. creditors turnover, etc.) and changes in vendors' payment terms

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrate good working knowledge and understanding of the business and industry
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge in managing accounts payable and application of local/international accounting standards, principles and practices
• Proven hands-on experience in SAP accounting applications is an advantage
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and basic analytical skills
• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate fluency in local language and ideally in English, both written and spoken

Education

Diploma or basic certification in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline (preferred)

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