Job Description
Review and oversee day-to-day
Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
activities performed by non-executive staff, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely processing.
Review AP invoices, payment processing, supplier reconciliations and ageing, including
intercompany payments and receipts
.
Review AR billings, receipts, ageing, customer reconciliations and collection status, and follow upon outstanding and disputed balances with relevant stakeholders.
Monitor and manage
cashflow
, including daily cash position, payment requirements, expected receipts and cash flow forecasts, to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
Prepare and maintain cashflow forecasts and highlight potential funding requirements or cash flow issues to management.
Review and ensure timely submission of
GST returns
and other relevant finance and tax-related requirements.
Review month-end AP and AR closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, ageing and outstanding items.
Handle complex or unusualAP and AR transactions and provide appropriate accounting guidance to non-executive staff.
Coordinate and respond to
internal and external audit queries
, including preparation and review of supporting schedules and documentation.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, statutory requirements and financial policy manual.
Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, banks and other external parties on AP, AR, cash flow and banking matters.
Participate in
UAT, system enhancements and finance process improvements
, including preparing, testing and reviewing system requirements.
Support and handle
adhoc banking matters and finance-related projects
as required.
Identify and implement
Kaizen and process improvement initiatives
to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AP, AR and Finance Operations.
Provide guidance and coaching to non-executive staff and support the Finance team in ensuring smoothand timely financial operations.
Perform other ad hoc duties and assignments as required.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum
Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline
.
Relevant professional qualification such as
ACCA
,
CA
, or
CPA
would be an advantage.
Relevant experience in
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
, including payment processing, billing, collections, reconciliations and month-end closing.
Experiencein
GST preparation and filing is required.
Experience in
cash flow management and forecasting
, including monitoring cashpositions, payments and receipts.
Good knowledge of
SFRS and accounting principles
.
Experience with
SAP and Microsoft Excel
is preferred.
Experience in
intercompany transactions, external/internal audit matters
would bean advantage.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with good attention to detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
review, guide and support junior/non-executive staff
.
As a leading operator of Singapore’s transportation network, SMRT does more than just
Moving People
to their destinations, we are also focused on
Enhancing Lives
– that of our commuters and employees.
Commuting forms an integral part of the day’s experience for many people, so we are constantly improving and innovating to enhance their journey experiences. As an SMRT employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the team that makes the difference in the lives of the millions who use our network every day.
SMRT will enhance your life too, as you help us to be even better, through team spirit and a commitment to helping everyone improve themselves. We will guide and nurture you, and provide the best training for you to master your skills.