Accounts Payable Team Lead
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Team Lead is responsible for supervising the AP team and ensuring accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices. This role involves managing payment schedules, vendor account reconciliations, and internal control enforcement. Additionally, the lead will provide performance reports and ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as e-invoicing and SST.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and train AP team
- Manage invoice processing and payments
- Oversee vendor reconciliations
- Ensure regulatory compliance and audit support
Required Skills
- Accounting degree
- 4+ years AP experience
- Supervisory experience
- ERP and Excel proficiency
- Strong analytical skills
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Lead, train, and supervise the Accounts Payable team.
- Assign tasks and manage workload distribution.
- Conduct performance reviews and support team development.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices.
- Monitor aging reports and manage payment schedules.
- Oversee vendor account reconciliation.
- Ensure adherence to payment terms to optimize cash flow.
- Enforce internal controls to prevent errors.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
- Prepare reports on AP performance, aging payables, and cash flow impact.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including adherence to e-invoicing and Sales and Service Tax (SST) mandates set by the relevant authorities.
- Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and ERP systems.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- A team player with a positive attitude and a desire to contribute to the company's success.