Senior Executive, Accounts Payable

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) aspires to be a world-class organisation in delivering safety and security for our people. In pursuing our mission to make Singapore our Safe and Secure Best Home, we remain always constant and true to our core values of Honour and Unity. MHA Finance Shared Services Centre (FSSC) serves to increase efficiency and improve customer experience in financial services of the ministry and the Home Team Departments (HTDs).

The Accounts Payable unit is responsible for supporting the payments deliverables of FSSC with timely and accurate processing of all payments, in particular invoices submitted by vendors. Key Responsibilities • Process assigned vendor e-invoices, e-credit memos and e-claims accurately and within stipulated timelines • Handle assigned hardcopy invoices, credit memos and claims received through the central Accounts Payable (AP) mailbox • Ensure consistent and correct application of G/L account codes in line with guidelines • Liaise with vendors, internal stakeholders, and approving authorities to validate supporting documents and certify invoices for payment • Perform post-payment analytics, exception reviews, and investigations to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions • Review and analyse reports and datasets to support automation initiatives and process improvement projects • Provide key inputs on system architecture design and functional enhancements related to AP processes • Monitor and track key performance indicators (e.g., volume of pending invoices, processing turnaround time) to ensure service standards are met • Act as the primary point of contact (POC) for vendors on AP-related matters, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of queries

a) Experiences & Qualifications • Qualifications in Accounting or Finance will be an advantage • Prior experience in an Accounts Payable role preferred • Hands-on experience with SAP will be an advantage • Experience working in a shared services or centralised finance environment will be an advantage. b) Attributes • Dedicated and reliable team player with a strong sense of accountability • Meticulous and detail-oriented, with strong numerical and analytical skills • Independent, self-driven, and able to work under minimal supervision • Comfortable leveraging technology and digital tools to enhance work efficiency and process improvement All new appointees will be appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance. We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 30 days upon closing of the advertisement.