Accounts Payable Associate (Invoice Processing)

Summary: The accounts payable specialist performs review and resolution of Vendor statement of account and AP account reconciliation.  The role will ensure effective and timely resolution to meet contractual obligations and reasonableness of AP GL account.

What you will do:

• Manage the full accounts payable account analysis function ensuring reasonableness of account balances.
• Collaborates with the Supplier, AP Invoice Processing Team, Procurement, Finance in the Business, other Finance Functions and Workflow Owners in the timely resolution of ageing open items.
• Performs root cause analysis on recurring AP issues and works in identifying and implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Performs reconciliation of supplier statement of account and ensures invoicing issues are effectively identified and works with relevant stakeholders to resolve.
• Provides timely and quality responses on vendor’s AP related concerns.
• Leads in the creation of information and insight on the result of AP performance within area of scope.
• Identifies process gaps/red flags through the use of large data and works to mitigate impact.
• Ensures compliance to the policies to mitigate process risks within area of operations.
• Partners with Continuous Improvement Team to identify and lead CI initiatives within area of scope
• Provides support during audit engagement within the area of scope, including securing documentation requirements
• Supports process documentation within area of scope
• Provides assistance in ad hoc projects/ activities as needed

What we are looking for:

• University degree holder in Accountancy.
• With internal audit background
• Hands on experience on ERP systems, preferably on SAP and Oracle Fusion
• At least 2 years relevant professional experience, preferably in Accounts Payable or Thorough understanding of the end to end Requisition to Pay process.
• Ability to work under pressure and commit to timelines whilst ensuring right first time result.
• Organized and demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in managing tasks.
• Proficiency in problem solving techniques.
• Ability to navigate and forecast process performance within large data sets.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and demonstrate collaboration in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environment, processes and systems
• Ability to demonstrate Continuous Improvement mindset
• Ability to demonstrate Growth mindset
• Proficiency on Risk and Controls Management
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications
• Must be willing to work on a hybrid set-up 3-4x a week onsite in Pasay City