Accounts Payable Manager
Makati City - Philippines
Job Summary
AnAccounts Payable (AP) Managerplays a critical role in the financial operations of an organization. The position involves overseeing the entire accounts payable process ensuring that all invoices and bills are paid on time and that the companys financial obligations are managed efficiently.
Key Role Specific Requirements
Manage the Accounts Payable Process:
- Ownership ofthe entire AP cycle from invoice receipt to making payments.
- Ownership ofAPmonth end closingactivities ensuring that all AP transactions are properly recorded accruals are accounted for and reconciliations are completedin a timely manner.
- Ensure invoices are processed accurately andin a timely manner.
- Monitor outstanding payables and manage cash flow accordingly.
Manage the Employees Expense Process:
- Ownership ofthe approval process for employee expenses.
- Reconciliation of cash and corporate cardsubmissionsand payments.
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead mentor and managethreedirect reports.
- Establish clearobjectivesand KPIs for the AP team.
- Train new team members and provide ongoing support to existing staff.
Vendor Relationship Management:
- Build andmaintainstrong relationships with vendors.
- Address any discrepancies or issues with invoices payments or vendor contracts.
- System and Process Improvement:
- LeadAPtransformationprocesses tofocus on automationstandardisationand scalability.
- Reduce manual processing through ERP optimization.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls financial policies and external regulations including the preparation of process notes and documentation.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare reports on AP activity cash flow and expenditure trends for senior management.
- Analysepayablesdata toidentifyareas of cost savings and efficiency.
- Monitorand reportkey metrics such as days payable outstanding (DPO).
- Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Partnerwith financeprocurementand operational stakeholdersto contribute to budgeting processesand periodic forecasting activities
- Assistin cash flow forecasting based on upcoming payment obligations.
- Ensure that all payments are aligned with the companys budgetary controls.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Own andmaintainthe Accounts Payable control framework ensuring compliance with company policies
- approvalauthoritiesand regulatory requirements.
- Lead APauditrelated activitiesmaintainSOPs and process documentation and ensure the functionremainsaudit-ready at all times.
- Identifyand mitigate risks relating to fraud duplicate payments vendor master data and control weaknesses through effective monitoring and governance.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of accounting principles especially in the areas of accounts payable.
- Proficiencyin accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and automation tools related to AP.
Analytical Abilities:
- Ability toanalysefinancial data and generate actionable insights.
- Strong problem-solving skills especially in resolving discrepancies andoptimizingprocesses.
Communication and Negotiation:
- Excellent communication skills for working with vendors and internal departments.
- Negotiation skills for managing vendor terms and resolving disputes.
Leadership and Teamwork:
- Leadership experience in managing and motivating a team.
- Collaboration with other departments (e.g. procurement finance) to align AP processes with overall financial goals.
Attention to Detail:
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensureaccurateinvoice processing and payment management.
- Ability to spot errors inconsistencies and areas of potential risk
Essential Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field preferred
- 5-7 years of experiencein accounts payable or accounting roles with at least3 to5years of management experience.
- Proventrack recordofTransforming and improving AP function within a busy finance department.
- Experience inmanaging employee expense processing.
- Manageda minimum of 2 or more team members.
- Strong communicationskills and ability to interact well with management and key stakeholders.
- Experience managing AP across multiple legal entitiesand currencies
- Experience managing high-volume invoice processing environments
Desirable:
- Experience inmanufacturing/production/supply chain industry sector is a distinct advantage.
- Experience in power BI
- 100% Remote / WorkFromHome
- Work Days: Monday to Friday
- Shift Schedule: 2pm to 11pm PH Manila time
- Earn up to 135000depending on the experience
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