Our client is looking for an experienced AP Manager / Assistant Manager to take ownership of their AP function, including fixed assets accounting and end-to-end payment processing. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who's comfortable managing both people and process in a fast-paced, deadline-driven finance environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees processing of purchase documents, invoice approvals, and timely vendor payments within the accounting system
- Manages withholding tax submissions and maintains records for various commission and fee arrangements
- Responsible for fixed assets accounting, including accurate recording and tagging
- Approves new vendor set-ups and guides PO users/approvers on the accounting platform
- Drives month-end and year-end AP closing, liaising closely with the GL team on bank reconciliation follow-ups
- Prepares monthly cash flow projections and monitors funds to ensure sufficient coverage for payments
- Coordinates with operations on expected collections and manages payment outstanding
- Prepares AP reports, expense variance analysis, audit schedules, and data for board reporting
- Supports budgeting and forecasting for direct costs and expenses
- Oversees an outsourced vendor relationship, managing performance and keeping process documentation current
- Ensures payment controls and documentation meet internal and external audit requirements
- Acts as a business partner to internal departments, handling queries from both internal and external parties
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting with at least 5-7 years of relevant experience
- High integrity and ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters
- Meticulous, proactive, independent, and able to work well under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise across departments, trainers and vendors
- Familiar with Navision or a similar accounting system
- Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
