The posting
The COMO Group represents an integrated approach to living well, grounded in a celebration of diversity and a deep respect for authenticity. The Group’s businesses extend across hospitality (COMO Hotels and Resorts), fashion (Club21, Kids21, Dover Street Market Singapore), wellness (COMO Shambhala), organic living and specialty foods (COMO Dempsey, Culina and SuperNature) and philanthropy (COMO Foundation).
Culina is a leading purveyor of specialist epicurean foods and wines, a choice distributor to hotels, restaurants and cafes in Singapore. Culina runs a Bistro and Gourmet boutique, an Organic retail store SuperNature in Dempsey as well as a chain of butcheries in major supermarkets island wide.
Job Summary:
The Senior Accounts Payable Executive is responsible for ensuring smooth and accurate accounts payable operations across both local and overseas suppliers. This position will oversee end-to-end AP processes, manage supplier payments, foreign currency transactions, reconciliations and month-end closing activities while guiding AP executives and driving process improvements. The Senior Accounts Payable Executive will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve payment issues, strengthen internal controls and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments for local and overseas suppliers.
- Review and supervise AP transactions, providing guidance to team members while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards.
- Manage supplier payment schedules and cash flow requirements to ensure payments are made in accordance with agreed credit terms.
- Oversee foreign currency payments and monitor funding requirements to support smooth business operations.
- Review supplier reconciliations, AP ageing reports, and outstanding balances, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
- Support month-end closing activities, including accruals, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and other key finance schedules.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, credit notes, debit notes, and supplier-related payment queries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient collaboration and issue resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance AP processes, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Support ad hoc finance projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably within the F&B, retail, wholesale, or distribution industry.
- Proven experience handling high-volume supplier invoices, payment processing, and reconciliations.
- Good understanding of AP processes, month-end closing activities, and internal controls.
- Experience managing local and overseas supplier payments, including foreign currency transactions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Able to prioritise multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Experience supervising or guiding junior AP team members will be an advantage.



