AP & Claims Team Lead (Accounting)

We are looking for a hands-on AP & Claims Team Lead with strong accounting expertise to oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Claims Reconciliation functions for a fast-growing private healthcare group.

This role focuses on ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely processing across multiple entities. You will lead a small team, streamline workflows, and work closely with Finance, Operations, and external institutions to support month-end closing and audits.

1) Accounts Payable (AP) Management

• Lead and supervise the full spectrum of AP functions, including invoice validation, coding, approvals, and postings into the accounting system.
• Manage vendor payment runs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal control procedures and payment cut-off schedules.
• Review AP ageing reports, accrual postings, and reconciliations to support month-end closing.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation by entity, department, and cost centre in line with the Group's chart of accounts.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, staff reimbursements, and petty cash processing where applicable.
• Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies through close coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support external audit queries by preparing AP schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

2) Claims Processing

• Oversee Medisave and e-claims submissions through the MediClaims portal, ensuring compliance with MOH / CPF regulations.
• Review and monitor claims reconciliation between submission data, payments received, and revenue recognition.
• Investigate claim variances and coordinate resolution with CPF Board, insurers, and clinic operations teams.
• Ensure claims are properly recognised and recorded in the accounting system on a timely basis.
• Drive accuracy and timeliness of claims reporting to support month-end and year-end closing.
• Strengthen claims reconciliation processes to support audit and regulatory compliance.

3) Team Leadership & Governance

• Supervise and develop a small team of AP & Claims Executives, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and SOPs to ensure compliance, audit-readiness, and process consistency.
• Work closely with Finance and Operations to improve process efficiency, turnaround time, and reporting accuracy.
• Support system enhancements and automation initiatives to improve accounting and claims workflows.
• Act as point of escalation for AP and claims-related operational issues, train, and supervise a small team of AP & Claims Assistants/Executives.

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity, ideally in multi-entity environments (e.g. healthcare groups, shared services, or corporate HQ).
• Solid knowledge of AP processes, month-end closing, and claims accounting/reconciliation.
• Familiarity with MediClaims portal and CPF Medisave regulations is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations) and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with accounting or finance systems (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Xero, QuickBooks, PLATO) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skill.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Singapore Citizens/PRs preferred due to regulatory handling of Medisave claims.

• Join a growing private healthcare group with expanding operations across multiple entities.
• Lead core finance operations (AP + Claims) with direct impact on group performance.
• Exposure to complex accounting environments and multi-entity structures.
• Opportunities for leadership growth and process ownership.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.