Finance Staff – Accounting & AP Specialist

About the role

The Finance Staff member will support the finance department by managing accounts payable, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with month‑end and year‑end closings. This role is essential for ensuring timely payments, reliable reporting, and compliance with internal and external regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable section, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
• Assist in managing all accounting transactions and preparing a complete set of accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and produce clear, timely reports for informational and operational purposes.
• Prepare and publish financial statements according to reporting schedules.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Ensure timely processing of bank payments and facilitate fund transfers through the bank portal.
• Comply with internal financial policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile accounts, records, reports, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing necessary documentation.
• Report on the company’s financial health, liquidity, and key financial metrics.
• Assist in vendor sourcing for global procurement and review staff reimbursement claims via ApprovalMax.
• Uphold financial data confidentiality and perform database backups when necessary.
• Submit and review purchase orders and other requests through ApprovalMax to ensure proper workflow and compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree required; background in Finance or Accounting is an advantage.
• 2‑5 years of experience in general accounting or related roles.
• Experience with end‑to‑end bookkeeping and year‑end financial finalization.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Fluent in English; graduates with no prior experience are welcome.

Required skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Xero accounting software (advantage).
• Experience using ApprovalMax for purchase orders and approvals.