Accounts Asst [Accounts Payable] with a global shipping MNC [1 yr contract]

Minimum 1 year of relevant AP experience. Candidates without any experience but with Degree in Accountancy will be considered.

SAP experience will be advantageous (but not a must).

Able to commit to a 12 month contract role (there is also a 1 month completion bonus if the person sees the contract to completion).

Our client is a global shipping MNC (based in town). The company allows for a WFH arrangement of 1 to 2 times a week (after the candidate passes the probation period). This is a 12 month contract role (with a 1 month completion bonus for candidates completing the 1 year assignment). There is a chance that this role may lead to a permanent position, but this is not guaranteed.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE

Summary: To provide financial administrative services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations complying with the internal policies and external laws and legislations.

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Role and Responsibilities:

• Process payment for overseas office staff claims.
• Arrange timely payment of overseas office invoices.
• Verify supporting documents and process supplier invoices for payment.
• Arrange timely payment of supplier invoices and ensure payable balances are kept current and/or within credit terms granted.
• Handle vendor queries on SOA and payment.
• Rectify payment issues.
• Handle addition of new vendors, credit applications, and vendor bank verification.
• Perform timely reconciliations of balance sheet items including creditor accounts, prepayments, and accrual accounts.
• Maintain schedules and account for amortization of vessel insurance and block fees.
• Participate actively in system and process improvement projects/initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, procedures, instructions, and deadlines.
• Follow up and resolve all audit concerns.
• Other ad hoc duties as required from time to time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy with minimum 1 year of relevant AP experience. Candidates without any experience but with Degree in Accountancy will be considered.
• SAP experience in a commercial environment will be advantageous (but not a must).
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented, meticulous with strong problem-solving skills.
• Responsible and able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Able to commit to a 12 month contract role.

Selling Points:

• Global shipping MNC.
• Role is based in town. A WFH arrangement of 1 to 2 days per week is allowed.
• Opportunity to be exposed to SAP.

Note: Applicants are to submit their academic transcripts (for diploma or degree) in addition to their CVs for this role.

To apply, please send your CV in Word document format to resume@cap-cg.com. Please also include details on your current salary, expected salary, and notice period in your CV.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by:
CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)
Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)
Date ad is posted - 16 January 2025