Accountant, Finance (Accounts Payable) (Based In Sydney, Australia)

The Role This position will be responsible for the Accounting function in the local office and liaison with the HQ finance team based in Singapore.
Job Responsibilities Responsible for the accounts payable ("AP") functions of Logistics Business Unit in Australia. Scope involves as follows:Check and ensure complete documentation of all vendor invoices are supported with proper approval and relevant supporting documents in SAP in accordance to Group Standard Operating Procedures ("SOP"). Prepare instruction letter to Trustee for release of payment and liaising with the trustee on any queries. Monitoring Purchase Orders ("PO")/Goods Received ("GR") and follow up on outstanding PO and accrued items. Ensuring all vendor invoices are paid promptly and correctly. Follow up / monitor AP related queries promptly. Attending meetings with external property management agent. Perform review of invoices and supporting documents provided by the outsourced external property managers, highlighting, addressing and resolving issues that arise from the review. Performing variance analysis relating to expenses. Assisting in improvements to policies, internal controls, system, and processes. Assisting in other ad-hoc projects such as SAP implementation and testing, setting up of project companies, tax and treasury work. Assist in yearly statutory audit, drafting of financial statements in accordance with statutory regulatory requirements and applicable accounting standards. Assisting in month end closure of account. Perform credit review analysis of vendors, consultants and customers in accordance with the Group SOP. Job Requirements Degree in Accountancy with at least 3-4 years of relevant experience in Property accounting/AP. Meticulous, analytical, independent and possesses excellent communication skills. In addition, the candidate should be able to think out of the box, work well in a team and be able to deliver quality work within stipulated timeline. Knowledge of AASB16, GST, taxation and other accounting regulatory requirements is a pre-requisite. Experience in SAP/MRI would be advantageous. #J-18808-Ljbffr