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Accountant, Singapore (3 months contract)
Who are we? Customer-focused experts. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Creative collaborators. Headquartered in the United States, Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading manufacturer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Our finance teams help to prepare our future by delivering data with an eye for detail and a hunger to take financial ownership for the businesses they serve.
Who are you? A meticulous thinker and team player with a passion for numbers. Working in our Finance teams will bring you new opportunities to deliver your best and grow your skills.
Who is Sensient Finance? We are a department in which opportunity meets results in a dynamic reporting structure. We believe in empowering our team members to make meaningful contributions from day one. We are innovative, diligent, and proactive thinkers who help shape the financial health of the organization. In our teams, your ideas are not only heard but also swiftly implemented, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work. We support and foster professional growth to shape your career.
- Job Type: Full time
- Job Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
- Travel: Depends on Role
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We are looking for new Finance team members who are:
- Driven to win
- Technical proficiency
- Accountable
- Strong communicators
- Analytical skills
- Attentive and responsive
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The Sensient Six are the core values that drive us in our mission.
- Entrepreneurial
- Customer focused
- Develop self and others
- Collaborative
- Results driven
- Know your job
Since starting at Sensient, the opportunities for growth have felt endless. From day one, my career development has been supported by a team that is passionate in helping each other succeed. I love being able to get exposure to the business in different ways and see how the functions tie together.
Accountant, Singapore (3 months contract)
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
We are looking for detail-oriented and responsible Account Payable Executive to support the fiancé team on a 3-month contract basis. The role primarily focuses on supplier invoice matching and posting, as well as processing staff expenses claims accurately and timely. You will report to the Finance Manager, APAC. This opportunity will be 100% based in Biopolis office at Buona Vista, 5 days work week.
What you will do:
- Invoice Processing: Perform 3-way matching for supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods receipt documents.
- Data Entry: Verify supporting documents, ensure proper approvals, and accurately post entries into your ERP (e.g., JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle).
- Expense Claims: Process employee travel and business expense claims in strict compliance with internal company policies.
Vendor Management & Reconciliations
- Discrepancy Resolution: Follow up with internal departments and vendors to clear up missing information, incorrect pricing, or mismatched PO quantities.
- Statement Reconciliation: Routinely reconcile vendor statement of accounts and resolve any payment-related discrepancies.
- Payment Generation: Prepare and execute payment runs according to established schedules.
Month-End and Compliance
- Closing Assistance: Help the finance team with month-end closing activities, including aging reviews and accruals.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, organized, and auditable filing of all AP records and supporting documents.
What you will bring:
Education: Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Experience: Minimum 1 to 2 years of relevant hands-on Accounts Payable experience.
System Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and familiarity with ERP systems like JD Edwards, SAP, or Oracle Accounts Payable Assistant (6mths Contract) - MyCareersFuture.
Soft Skills: Meticulous, organized, detail-oriented, and able to start work at short notice will be preferred.
What you will get:
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week.
- A good learning opportunities to get on-the-job training
- A thorough and effective training experience for 3 months.
ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
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who we are We’re on a mission across the globe to unlock the potential of our customers’ food, pharmaceutical, and personal care products.
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the Americas We offer multiple locations across the United States, Latin America, and Canada. Choose the one you’re most interested in to learn more about it and see available roles.
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APAC region We offer multiple locations across the Asia-Pacific region. Choose the one you’re most interested in to learn more about it and see available roles.
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EMEA region We offer multiple locations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Choose the one you’re most interested in to learn more about it and see available roles.
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global locations At Sensient, we believe in the power of collaborating face-to-face, in person. With locations around the world, we offer plenty of opportunities to build the career that best suits you. Learn more about our global locations.
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what we do We develop and manufacture flavors, colors, and extracts that bring our customers’ products to life. Our products positively impact the daily experience of millions.
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sustainability Sustainability is central to our mission at Sensient. Everyone here is dedicated to working together to bring sustainable innovations to the world. This includes vegan flavors, low-carbon products, natural and organic ingredients, and so much more.
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key hiring areas at Sensient Technologies Many paths to success. With a variety of categories and locations, it’s important to find the role that fits you best.
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learning & development We offer a variety of unmatched opportunities for training designed to help you develop your skills. Each program is tailored to specific areas of focus and intended to bring out your best while setting you up for a long, exciting, and fruitful career at Sensient. Take control of your future and learn more about our development programs.
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