Senior Accountant (AP) – Energy Trading House

About the role

A leading global commodity trading house with a strong energy focus and a presence in major trading hubs, including Singapore, is expanding and is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant to join its Singapore finance team. The role takes ownership of supplier payments and drives process improvement across the function.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supplier invoice processing and prepare regular payment batches
• Review and confirm payment requests with internal teams and banks, and resolve complex queries and escalations
• Perform AP reconciliations and support month-end close, including accruals
• Act as point of cover and continuity for the team and guide junior team members
• Assist with periodic regulatory and statutory submissions
• Lead or support process improvement projects and other finance work as required

Required profile

• Degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline; professional qualification a plus
• Minimum 5 years of accounts payable or finance operations experience, ideally in a trading or multinational environment
• Accurate, reliable and organised with financial data and deadlines
• Curious and proactive, interested in using technology to improve processes
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of an ERP system
• Advanced Excel skills
• Coding or scripting ability (Python preferred), with an interest in applying it to finance automation

To apply, send your updated CV by email to the recruiter quoted in the original advert, quoting the job title.