Accounts Payable Associate (Payments)

Here’s the difference you’ll make

As Accounts Payable Associate, you are responsible to perform the actual payment release of funds from the company bank account to the supplier’s bank account.  The operator ensures all outstanding and due invoices are included in the cash forecasting and ensures sufficient funding prior payment release.

What you will do:

• Manage the full accounts payable payments function from timely payment proposal creation to timely payment release
• Prepares payment proposal for auto credit, manager’s check and electronic fund transfer (EFT)
• Timely endorsement of payment proposal to the Treasury Group
• Ensure payment proposals are duly approved by the Treasury Group and CFO
• Prepares batch run for auto credit and manager’s check run
• Investigates and resolves issues encountered during payment activities, including creation of sustainable solutions to avoid recurrence.
• Ensures compliance to the policies to mitigate process risks within area of operations.
• Responsible in the timely preparation of WHT documentation requirements.
• Partners with Continuous Improvement Team to identify and lead CI initiatives within area of scope
• Leads in the reporting requirements and insights in the areas of operations.
• Provides support during audit engagement within the area of scope, including securing documentation requirements
• Provides assistance in ad hoc projects/ activities as needed

What we are looking for:

• University degree holder in Finance or Business Administration. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Hands on experience on ERP systems, preferably on SAP and Oracle Fusion
• 1 – 3 years relevant professional experience, preferably in Accounts Payable Payments Process
• Thorough understanding of the end to end Accounts Payable process
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office application with emphasis on MS Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and commit to timelines whilst ensuring right first time result
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and demonstrate collaboration in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environment, processes and systems
• Ability to detect wastes in the process and recommends areas for improvements
• Ability to determine risks and recommends mitigating controls
• Must be willing to work on a hybrid set-up 3-4x a week in Pasay City