Accountant, Finance (Accounts Payable)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESThe key responsibilities for this role are:Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including insurer settlements, vendor payments, employee claims, and intercompany payments.Oversee insurer Statement of Account (SOA) reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely settlement of insurer balances.Prepare and execute monthly and ad hoc payment runs, ensuring compliance with approval authorities, internal controls, and payment timelines.Manage vendor and insurer relationships, including payment enquiries, disputed balances, notices of cancellation, overdue accounts, and other settlement matters.Perform accounts payable reconciliations, maintain accurate accounting records, and ensure timely resolution of aged or outstanding items.Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, AP schedules, ageing analysis, cashflow reporting, and audit requirements.Ensure compliance with GST, regulatory requirements, company policies, and financial control standards.Support process improvements and system updates to enhance accuracy, efficiency and visibility of payables management.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience:Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.Minimum 4 to 6 years of relevant finance or accounts payable experience, preferably within insurance, insurance brokerage, financial services or a professional services environment.Experience in managing end-to-end AP processes within a finance function. Good understanding of accounts payable processes, invoice processing, payment preparation, reconciliations and month-end closing activities. Experience working with accounting or ERP systems and handling high-volume transactions will be advantageous.SkillsStrong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy when working with financial data and tight deadlines.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confidence in preparing reconciliations, schedules and reports.Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to follow up on outstanding items and resolve queries tactfully.Organised, proactive and able to prioritise competing tasks while maintaining a strong sense of ownership.Collaborative team player who can work effectively with finance, broking, operations and external stakeholders.