Manager, Accounts Payable (1 year contract)

About Certis Certis is a leading outsourced services partner that designs, builds and operates multi-disciplinary smart security and integrated services. Our multi-service offerings leverage our strong heritage in security, and are augmented by applied AI solutions. These solutions are part of our comprehensive technology development and systems integration capabilities that are fully cyber secure by design. We forge deep partnerships with our customers in the private and public sector. Our customers trust in our unique principle of Operational-Design First, and share our belief that technology and operations must work hand-in-hand, not in silos. With your business needs firmly in mind, we first seek to understand your operations thoroughly, so that we co-create the perfect experience that drives optimal outcomes for you. Underpinned by robust process design, we will operationalise the full turn-key solution that guarantees results. At Certis, we seamlessly orchestrate security, facilities management and customer experience for greater cost efficiencies that empower your future. We are committed to building a safer, smarter, better and more sustainable business for you. Certis is headquartered in Singapore, with an international presence that extends to Australia and Qatar. Life at Certis If you are a passionate individual looking for opportunities to expand your skills, and purposeful work instead of just a ‘job’, we would love to hear from you. At Certis, no two days look alike. Our work calendars are filled with chances to collaborate with others, and bring new initiatives to life. Whether you’re looking to improve a process, or have an innovative idea awaiting a technology solve, we want you to bring your ideas to the table. We are a close-knit team that looks out for each other, works hard to get the job done, and encourages each other to grow – the perfect place for you to grow your career!  Duties & Responsibilities Operational Excellence ·       Manage a team of accounting executives and oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) function in Group Shared Services, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, staff claims, refunds, and vendor reconciliations. ·       Manage and ensure accurate, timely and smooth completion of month-end close activities, including AP sub-ledger closing, accruals, reconciliations, co-ordinating with Group Finance on monthly and year-end closing requirements ·       Ensure AP records, processes and procedures are in compliance with local statutory and filing requirements ·       Monitor key AP KPIs (e.g., DPO, on-time payments, GR/IR aging, PO vs non-PO adoption, OCR accuracy) and prepare monthly management reports. ·       Work closely with internal and external counterparts to ensure open issues, un-reconciled items and disputes are resolved in a timely manner ·       Attend to internal and external auditors and respond to audit queries promptly ·      …