CPA preferred but not requiredGraduate of Business Administration, Finance Accounting or its equivalent
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Accounts Payable Team Lead is responsible for the deliverables of the accounts payable department (third party, intercompany and staff expenses payments). He / she manages the flow of paperwork between the companies and the suppliers and ensures that all invoices, bills and requests for payment are handled in a timely manner.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
-Communicate with vendors regarding payments and discrepancies in order to ensure
timely payments; develop a rapport with third parties as and when required so as to be
able to support the effective implementation of creditor policies
-Control and manage internal reporting timetables for month end close processes;
-Review and prepare payment proposals in close coordination with the Treasury Officer
and CFO
-Develop and review processes and controls for the Accounts Payable function; perform
audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies
-Ensure all queries are dealt with and escalated where necessary
-Process all supplier payments in line with agreed terms
-Identify team training needs
-Carry out month end procedures and ensure the ledgers are reconciled and posted
correctly
-Liaise with internal departments as required; highlight important issues to
departmental managers as necessary
-Works beyond the roles boundaries so as to be able to support the whole function as
and when required
Others:
The role should pro-actively identify and recommend improvement of department’s operational workflows, processes and controls. The role will also participate in projects involving system implementation, process changes & upgrades that affect Accounts Payable including participation in user acceptance testing, documentation of testing results and participation in implementation phases as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Graduate of Business Administration, Finance Accounting or its equivalent
-CPA preferred but not required
COMPETENCIES
-Proficient in Microsoft Office, including ability to operate computerized accounting
systems
-Effective oral/written communication skills required to interact with vendor
representatives and business units
-Strong organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines
-Strong reconciliation skills
-Ability to work independently or as a team member
-Experience in supervising people is a plus; at least three years’ experience in Accounts
Payable
-Deep knowledge in the use and intricacies of an ERP system
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- 13th month salary
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Makati City: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
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