Senior Accounts Payable Assistant (6 months contract)

at  Sumitomo Chemical Asia Pte Ltd

Under the supervision of the Manager, Accounting & Finance, the Accounts Assistant is responsible for the full spectrum of activities in account payables of the company.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably a Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a similar capacity in an MNC environment.
• Has experience working in a shared service environment will be an advantage.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Able to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Familiar with local accounting trends and practices.
• Meticulous and willing to take challenges and able to adapt to changes/new ideas.
• Mature with good problem-solving skills.
• Independent, analytical and a positive working attitude.
• Good time management and comfortable working in fast-paced environment with high voluminous transactions to meet deadlines.
• Good team player with good communication and initiative.
• Proficient in SAP S4 Hana and Microsoft Excel.

• Ensure that the invoice and payment / billings and receipts application processes are in compliance with Accounting Standards, GAAP and SOX.
• Ensure that invoices / billings are entered into the accounting system accurately and timely.
• To check and ensure payments are properly supported and authorized according to Group Policies and Processes.
• Process payments accurately and timely so as to optimize working capital of company.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes.
• Responsible for accrual of expenses incurred by the company.
• Responsible for reconciliation of accounts.
• Ensure GST recognition is in compliance with IRAS regulations.
• Be involved in ad-hoc tasks as assigned.