Account Payable Executive

About Dentsu

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

www.dentsu.com

Purpose of the job:

Handle end to end activities of payable process such as invoice processing, payments and vendor management.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities: (or 'Duties')

• Handle day to day accounts payable activities such as invoice posting, clearing mailbox, performing invoice quality checks, updating tracker, getting invoices approvals.
• Interact with vendors to resolve payment matters and maintain excellent relationship.
• Liaise with Media Operations team and other internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve queries prior to invoice processing (approval, PO related issued, etc).
• Perform monthly close tasks and ensure vendor payments are created on time based on payment calendar.
• Perform monthly vendor reconciliation and follow up on any pending actions with the relevant team.
• Perform timely clearing of cash book open items and preparing payment proposals/vouchers.
• Provides accurate, timely information to support external, internal and client audits
• Review Accounts Payable aging and follow up on any pending actions to clear aged items.
• Support ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Associate’s or bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or business management, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in accounting, or accounts payable department.
• Candidates with media agency industry, knowledge of Singapore GST and from shared services background will be advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office applications like Word, advanced Excel skills, etc.
• Systems knowledge of SPECTRA(BCC), PIN, Coupa & SAP Concur is advantageous.

Core Competencies:

• Able to work independently as well as within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work under pressure; Results oriented and observe deadlines
• Strong time management skill with ability to balance multiple priorities, tasks and projects while maintaining appropriate documentation/records
• Good communication and interpersonal skills