Senior Accounts Payable Executive (Immediate Start / 4-Month Contract – Maternity Cover)

Job Summary

This is an immediate hiring opportunity for a 4-month contract role to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented, fast-learning Accounts Payable professional who can adapt quickly and manage day-to-day AP operations independently with minimal supervision.

A completion bonus will be payable upon successful completion of the 6-month contract, subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle accounts payable processes, including verification, reconciliation, and posting of supplier invoices
• Review and validate supplier invoices against supporting documents
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and purchase-related matters
• Review and reconcile vendor statements of account
• Process AP invoices and perform accurate data entry in SAP or other accounting systems
• Review invoices and supporting documents before payment processing
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payments
• Prepare and record petty cash transactions
• Maintain accurate accounting records, filing, and document control
• Perform general ledger postings and accounting entries as assigned
• Check outstanding purchase-related listings and follow up with relevant departments
• Update foreign exchange rates in the system based on official or approved sources
• Assist with monthly depreciation entries and fixed asset updates
• Perform payroll journal voucher entries
• Maintain remittance records for foreign currency payments
• Ensure expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period and posted to the appropriate account codes
• Support month-end closing activities and other ad hoc finance duties as assigned

Requirements

• Diploma, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant Accounts Payable or accounting experience
• Hands-on experience in AP invoice processing, reconciliations, payment preparation, and accounting entries
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Good understanding of invoice processing, payment cycles, reconciliations, and general accounting entries
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Meticulous, organized, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly to systems, processes, and business requirements
• Able to work independently and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Candidates who are available to start immediately or on short notice will be preferred

Additional Information

• This role is offered on a 4-month contract basis for maternity cover
• Completion bonus payable upon successful completion of the contract, subject to satisfactory performance
• Please note that only one position is available, and appointment will be based on the candidate’s experience and suitability