Accounts Assistant (South East Asia)

Full-timeAsia PacificSingapore

Job Description

Kearney is a leading global professional services firm with offices across multiple regions. We are trusted advisors to our clients, partnering with them to solve complex business challenges and drive sustainable results. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

Why Kearney

  • Flexible work arrangements that support work–life balance

  • Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
  • Collaborative and inclusive culture with exposure to senior stakeholders
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced professional services environment

We are committed to building a safe and respectful workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you. If you are someone with:

  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in accounts payable or finance operations, preferably in a mid- to large-sized organization

  • Proven experience managing end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution

  • Familiarity with expense management, including travel-related expenses (e.g., transport and hotel claims) and policy compliance

  • Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and strong proficiency in Excel

  • Demonstrated ability to handle mid-high volume transactions with accuracy and strong attention to detail

  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external vendors

  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a part-time or flexible work arrangement

  • Basic understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and financial compliance

What does your day-to-day look like?                                              

Accounts Assistant

  • Process and validate invoices with accuracy and timeliness, ensuring compliance with internal policies and vendor agreements

  • Manage end-to-end accounts payable cycle, including invoice matching, approvals, and payment processing

  • Maintain vendor master data and resolve discrepancies through proactive stakeholder engagement

  • Monitor Accounts Payable aging reports and execute timely payments to optimize working capital and maintain strong supplier relationships

  • Manage employee expense reimbursement process, ensuring timely processing and compliance with company policies

  • Monitor and manage centralized vendor expense processes, ensuring accurate submission, policy compliance, and timely reimbursement/payment

  • Support cash management activities, including monitoring cash positions, preparing payment runs

  • Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting

  • Act as point of contact and coordinator for bank administration matters

  • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce errors

  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with shared service team, internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve issues and streamline workflows

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Kearney is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Language Requirements

English