Role Type: 12 Months Temporary

Line Manager: Commercial Payments Team Lead

Function: Purchase to Pay

Duty Post: Taguig, Metro Manila

Payment Specialist (Temporary)

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial services JTI GBS Manila is looking for a Payment Specialist to manage end-to-end payment processing activities. For 12 months, you will play a vital part in ensuring operational excellence and compliance with internal policies, while supporting our global markets and working closely with cross-functional teams. If you're looking for a career that values precision, process improvement, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Electronic Payment Processing: Execute daily payment runs, verify banking details, coordinate with internal teams on rejected payments, and ensure accurate and timely execution of all electronic transactions.
Manual Payment Processing: Create and process manual payments via Electronic Banking System (EBS), ensure SAP entries are recorded, and manage ad-hoc queries. Ensure all requests meet value and period-end deadlines.
Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to Global Operating Guidelines, internal procedures, and JSOX controls. Execute controls accurately and on time to meet internal and external audit standards.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Ensure accurate vendor payments, generate reports as needed, and proactively identify opportunities to improve current processes and performance.
Team & Project Support: Support team targets, collaborate with other Payment Specialists, and participate in cross-functional initiatives and GBS projects. Deliver excellent support to entities by understanding their operational needs and resolving payment-related concerns.

What We're Looking For

University Degree in Accounting or a related field
At least 2-3 years of accounting experience, at least 1 year in Payments (required)
Intermediate proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Solid understanding of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS), internal controls, and tax accounting
Experience in SAP and Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of enterprise structure and financial governance is an advantage
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively