Supervisor, Accounts Payable

• Responsible in ensuring all accounts payable, EER, VA, VO, PO, Batching/Matching/Indexing are performed in an effective, accurate and efficient manner
• Oversees the AP team to ensure timeliness and accuracy in check/wire transfer application & moves payment/credit memo/debit memo process to ensure completeness
• Ensures no delay in cargo release by updating cheque number and amount in GFF system in an accurate and timely manner. (Time critical)
• Monitors work done by all teams to ensure it's completed in an accurate and timely manner, with integrity and compliance to APLL
• Manages the team to ensure deadlines and deliverables are strictly adhered to according to Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Works closely with the stakeholders to proactively resolve issues and maintain clean and accurate financial reporting
• Manages, coaches, motivates and provides timely guidance/support to staff to develop a high performing and engaging team
• Monitors and accountable for team KPI. Ensures effective transfer of knowledge and continuous improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of the services of the team.
• Initiates and leads continuous process improvement initiatives which include up-to-date process documentation, strengthens internal controls, reduces redundancies / automation to increase team efficiency and effectiveness
• Supports and participates in any IT project for system change or enhancement
• Ensures the proper staff backup plan is in place and timely reviewed.
• Assists in ad-hoc requests from stakeholders or undertake projects as assigned.

• At least Bachelors Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting/Finance (CPA / ACCA)
• At least 8-10 years of relevant working experience with at least 3 years of people leader experience in a Financial Shared Service Centre for Multi-National Companies (MNC)
• Preferably have experience in audit or logistics industry
• Self-motivated, forward-thinking, resulted orientated and demonstrate a decisive coaching leadership style
• Good perspective in achieving results both short and long term and be held accountable
• Strong analytical skills, meticulous, innovative and resourceful to resolve issues
• Good business acumen with the ability to synthesize complex data from different source into meaningful insights and actionable information
• Strong advocate of continuous improvement opportunities with ability to drive standardization
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment with a good command of spoken and written English to influence and motivate
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), experienced in SAP or other ERP accounting software
• Experience or exposure in data analytics is a plus
• Knowledge in Biquery, Mainframe & Loadtech system will be an advantage
• Committed, meticulous, team player, excellent communication and negotiation skills. Able to work under pressure and tight deadline

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