Assistant Executive, Accounts Payable - Payment

The incumbent shall be part of the Finance Shared Services (FSS) team responsible for the following:

Job Responsibilities:
• Generate payment proposals to effect payments via various modes e.g. cheques, transfers, interbank GIRO etc.
• Vet through invoices or payment requests.
• Monitor payments via Direct Debit Authorisation (DDA) and ensure payments are processed in a timely manner.
• Request funds from institution.
• Review and follow up on open items in bank clearing account.
• Follow up with payment requestor for reissuance of expired cheques and long outstanding reconciling items.
• Assess the withholding tax status of invoices from overseas vendors and file withholding tax return within stipulated timeline.
• Preparation of withholding tax schedule.
• Assist in mail sorting according to the planned duty roster.
• Train and guide junior staff and assist in resolving difficulties encountered by them.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
• Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent
• Experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting is preferred; Candidates without experience are welcome to apply
• Experience in SAP is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• High integrity, meticulous and proactive
• Independent, self-driven with the ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Customer service oriented with good service attributes and team spirit to achieve win-win outcome