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Deputy Post: Taguig City, Philippines

Professional Area: Finance - Procure to Pay (P2P) / Accounts Payable
Role: Temporary (1 year)

Professional Level: Experienced
Reporting to: Accounts Payable Center Process Manager (CPM)
Contact: Talent Attraction Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist (Temporary)

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for processing accounts payable transactions, maintaining compliance with internal controls and policies, supporting reporting and process improvements, and providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. You will provide support for month-end closing activities and reporting within the team.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will:

Process vendor invoices, payment requests, and related accounts payable transactions accurately and timely using SAP.
Review incoming documents for compliance with statutory, legal, and internal processing requirements.
Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing information, and processing issues.
Manage AP-related queries and ensure timely resolution in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs).
Support month-end closing activities by ensuring invoices and financial transactions are processed within designated timelines.
Perform document management activities, including receiving, sorting, scanning, archiving, and maintaining supporting documentation.
Prepare routine reports, reconciliations, and analyses while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
Support vendor reconciliations, audit confirmations, and ad hoc reporting requirements when needed.
Ensure compliance with JTI policies, Global Operating Guidelines, JSOX controls, and internal control requirements.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.
Collaborate with teammates, cross-functional groups, and project teams to support departmental and organizational objectives.
Build strong relationships with markets and entities by providing timely support and expert guidance on accounts payable matters.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or accounts payable functions, preferably within a shared services environment.
Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, invoice management, and financial operations.
Understanding of accounting principles and the ability to analyze accounting entries and transactions.
Knowledge of IFRS, tax accounting, internal controls, and JSOX compliance is an advantage.
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work accurately under tight deadlines.
Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Fluent in English additional language skills supporting markets within the GBS scope are a plus.
Flexible, customer-focused, and able to adapt quickly to changing business requirements.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor Assessment tests Interviews Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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