Associate Executive, Finance (6-Month Maternity Cover)

Job Purpose

We are seeking a meticulous and responsible Associate Executive, Finance to support the Finance Operations team on a six-month maternity cover.
The role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day Accounts Payable operations and cash flow activities for the SP Group. This includes ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, vendor payments, employee claims, and other payment transactions, while maintaining compliance with financial policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. The role also supports month-end closing activities, supplier statement reconciliations, and payment-related queries to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure all AR billings, credit assessment, aging, collections and reconciliations are done accurately and timely for SP Group.
• Actively monitor and follow up on overdue AR accounts, in accordance to credit control strategies to minimise risk and maintain client relationships.
• Be involved in debt recovery for overdue client accounts and liaising with internal departments to resolve outstanding invoices and payment discrepancies.
• Prepare and ensure the timely and proper recording of supplier invoices, aging, payments and reconciliations for Accounts Payables for SP Group
• Prepare and ensure the timely and proper cashflow statements generation for SP Group's cash flows, on Group and Companies' level, to ensure efficient and effective cash transactions
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, identifying funding needs and expected inflows
• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and tax requirements
• Create, test and review functional requirements and refine financial operating systems, where necessary
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and financial institutions to support SP Group's financial objectives
• Actively participate in the Kaizen initiatives for Fin Ops team
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Minimum qualification: Diploma in Accountancy, Finance, or other equivalent qualification
• Relevant working experience in finance operations would be advantageous
• Professional accounting certification is not required but would be advantageous

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel. Experience with SAP is an advantage.
• Meticulous with strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.