About this role
<h2 class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><b>Who We Are</b></span></h2> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit </span><a href="http://www.suss.edu.sg" style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#000000">www.suss.edu.sg</span></a></span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About The Job</b></H2> </div><div><p>The Executive, Accounts Payable will support Accounts Payable operations by ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, effectively utilising digital and automated systems, performing data analysis, maintaining compliance with internal controls, and contributing to continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You Will Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Implement and maintain Accounts Payable systems and processes to ensure compliance with SUSS policies and procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensure accurate and timely processing of payments for invoices received from vendors (local and overseas), employees, and students.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support monthly financial closing activities, including posting of month-end entries, review of accruals, and ensuring accuracy of financial statements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Provide guidance and respond to queries relating to Accounts Payable processes and transactions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Process staff expense claims and ensure timely and accurate verification, checking, and mass upload of payment requests.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Manage and maintain supplier master records, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support continuous improvement initiatives within AP processes, including identifying opportunities for automation, standardisation, and reduction of manual work.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Participate in system enhancements, user acceptance testing (UAT), and implementation of finance systems such as AP modules, workflow tools, and reporting dashboards.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepare basic AP reports and perform analysis (e.g. invoice processing turnaround time, ageing reports, and exception trends).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Identify recurring issues and trends impacting AP efficiency, compliance, or operational effectiveness.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div dir="auto" tabindex="0"> <div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Degree in a relevant discipline with 1–2 years of working experience, or a Diploma in Accounting and Finance with at least 3 years of relevant experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with ERP or finance systems, invoice workflow tools, or Accounts Payable automation platforms will be an advantage.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Team-oriented, collaborative, and able to work effectively with others.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Good analytical thinking skills and numerically inclined.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">High level of self-management with the ability to work under tight deadlines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Comfortable working with digital systems, automation tools, and workflow platforms.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><h2 class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><b>What We Offer</b></span></h2> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Besides that, you will also get:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Competitive Pay Package</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Medical Benefits</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Flex Benefits</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Family Care Leaves</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Volunteer Service Leaves</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Wellness & Recreation Activities</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Lifelong Learning Opportunities</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers</span></span></span></li> </ul>