Do you prefer balancing books or discovering hidden treasures? At Cogoport, we do both. 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.
If you thrive in high-growth environments, love owning systems, and are ready to bring world-class precision to payments at scale — this is the role for you.
What You Will Do
- 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.
Success Metrics
- DPO and cashflow predictability aligned with treasury goals
- % of invoices processed with zero discrepancies
- Vendor satisfaction and dispute resolution SLA
- Timeliness and accuracy of monthly AP close
- Audit compliance score and internal control effectiveness
Who You Are
- 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