Accounts Payable Manager, Cogoport

Cogoport

Location:
Singapore, Singapore

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

At Cogoport, our finance team is a strategic partner — ensuring rock-solid financial integrity while uncovering opportunities to scale smarter and faster. As a company solving the $3.4 trillion Trade Execution Gap, Cogoport is building a Global Trade Platform that empowers businesses to optimize logistics, cashflows, and global supplier relationships. Backed by top investors and recognized by the Financial Times as one of Asia’s fastest-growing companies, we’re expanding rapidly across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Job Responsibility:

Own and manage the global Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments across countries
Audit and verify vendor invoices against POs, contracts, and budgets before release
Build robust internal controls for vendor onboarding, invoice approvals, and payout compliance
Lead payment planning and optimize cashflow via payment terms and discount strategies
Coordinate with cross-functional teams — Procurement, Operations, Treasury — to close out the payables lifecycle smoothly
Drive ERP optimization, automation, and digitization of AP workflows (Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and audit standards across India, Singapore, and Southeast Asia
Monitor and improve KPIs like Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), payment accuracy, and discounts captured
Handle AP month-end close, reconciliation schedules, and external audit support

Requirements:

CA, MBA (Finance), CPA, or equivalent finance qualification
6+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience — preferably in a multinational setup
Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite preferred)
Deep knowledge of AP process flows, tax treatment, cross-border payments, and reconciliations
Detail-oriented, data-driven, and process-obsessed
Experience with compliance across India, Singapore, and SEA a strong advantage
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
strong stakeholder management required

What we offer:

High ownership role with freedom to build global finance processes from the ground up
Access to world-class financial systems, tools, and automation frameworks
Opportunity to collaborate across continents and lead cross-border payment strategies
Competitive salary (based on experience and location) + performance-linked bonuses
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial team culture focused on solving real global trade problems
A chance to be part of the core team powering global trade at scale

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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