Assistant Manager, AP (6 months contract)

Jurong Port

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Degree Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Description:Jurong Port's multipurpose port operating expertise includes efficient handling of general, bulk and containerized cargo, management and operations of the Tuas Offshore Marine Centre, and Lighter Terminals in Penjuru and Marina South. Besides Singapore, Jurong Port is involved in overseas joint ventures in China and Indonesia. In 2016, Jurong Port's local and overseas terminals handled close to 35 million tons of general and bulk cargo, and 560,000 TEUs of container cargo.ResponsibilitiesTeam Management
  • Supervise and provide guidance to the accounts payable team and provide guidance to the accounts payable team, including task assignment, workload management, and performance monitoring.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive work environment
Invoice processing and payment
  • Oversee the processing of supplier invoices and ensuring accuracy and proper authorisation.
  • Coordinate with other departments to resolve any discrepancies or issues
  • Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices and to take advantage of trade discounts and adhering to payment terms
Oversee Payment Cycle
  • Ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices and adherence to payment terms
  • Highlighting and reconciling accounts payable balances and follow up on long outstandings.
  • Follow up with various departments in ensuring that the necessary approvals have been obtained for all Invoices and payments
  • Verify and check vendor bank account information
Manage Stakeholder relationships and change management
  • Resolve queries raised by various departments and vendors
  • Be relied upon as the main point of contact for resolving AP related issues
  • Maintain documented AP best practices and manage month-end closing activities
  • Evaluate and improve accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities for automation, streamlining and enhancing efficiency. Implement best practices and leverage on technology solutions to optimise accounts payable function.
Requirements
  • Diploma in Accounting or Finance
  • 3-5 years of working experience preferably with supervisory experience
  • Great communicator, detail oriented and excellent time management, prioritization, and organization skills
About Us:Jurong Port Pte Ltd is a port operator headquartered in Singapore. Jurong Port, which operates the only multi-purpose port in Singapore, handles bulk, break-bulk and containerised cargo. It handled over 40,000 vessel-calls annually in 2019.The port owns and operates its own subzone located in the town of Jurong East in Singapore. It is bounded by Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, Jurong Pier Road, Jurong Island Highway, Seraya Avenue and Sugnei Jurong, including Pulau Damar Laut.About the Team:Jurong Port Pte Ltd is a port operator headquartered in Singapore. Jurong Port, which operates the only multi-purpose port in Singapore, handles bulk, break-bulk and containerised cargo. It handled over 40,000 vessel-calls annually in 2019.The port owns and operates its own subzone located in the town of Jurong East in Singapore. It is bounded by Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, Jurong Pier Road, Jurong Island Highway, Seraya Avenue and Sugnei Jurong, including Pulau Damar Laut.Jurong Port has served Singapore for more than 50 years as the main point of entry to our island state, building up extensive experience and becoming the world's leading port operator in handling general, bulk and containerised cargo.Moving forward, we aspire to develop the next generation multipurpose port by offering a full range of high-value maritime port services that will be second to none-a port that anticipates changing cargo and importation needs, one that grows in sophistication as well as in effectiveness to deliver value-for-money, timely service to our port users today, and in the future.

Jurong Port