Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable

BBK Group - Philippine Food Asia; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

BBK Group - Philippine Food Asia is seeking an Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable in Metro Manila to lead the AP function, ensure accurate invoice processing, and maintain vendor accounts. The role combines hands-on transactional work with team leadership.

You will oversee month-end closing, coordinate with Treasury to schedule payments, implement controls, and mentor the AP team to maintain high accuracy and timely reporting for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant AP or General Accounting experience.
• Experience in retail/food/beverage/hospitality or multi-site industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, vendor reconciliation, payment processing, and month-end closing.
• Familiarity with accounting systems/ERP and MS Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong understanding of accounting controls and documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate confidently with executives and senior management.
• Self-motivated and hands-on, willing to perform transactional work when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely processing of all Accounts Payable transactions and maintain accurate vendor balances and subsidiary ledgers
• Maintain accurate vendor accounts and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies, including regular reconciliation of vendor statements against company records
• Ensure timely and controlled processing of supplier payments and coordinate with Treasury/Cash Management to align payment schedules with cash availability
• Support accurate and timely month-end closing related to Accounts Payable and prepare AP aging and other required accounting reports
• Maintain strong internal controls over the Accounts Payable process and ensure proper segregation of duties and approval processes are followed
• Lead, develop, and monitor the performance of the Accounts Payable team and cross-train team members to ensure continuity of AP operations
• Provide direct support in transactional accounting activities including invoice processing, reconciliation, and payment preparation when business requirements demand
• Identify recurring AP issues and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of the Accounts Payable function
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely financial information and recommendations to management and executives

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor Reconciliation

Month-end Closing

ERP Systems

Excel/Sheets

Internal Controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

About the role

The Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the company's Accounts Payable function, ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of invoices, payments, vendor accounts, and related accounting transactions. The role requires a hands-on and detail-oriented accounting professional who can manage the AP team while being willing to personally handle transactional work when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely processing of all Accounts Payable transactions and maintain accurate vendor balances and subsidiary ledgers
• Maintain accurate vendor accounts and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies, including regular reconciliation of vendor statements against company records
• Ensure timely and controlled processing of supplier payments and coordinate with Treasury/Cash Management to align payment schedules with cash availability
• Support accurate and timely month-end closing related to Accounts Payable and prepare AP aging and other required accounting reports
• Maintain strong internal controls over the Accounts Payable process and ensure proper segregation of duties and approval processes are followed
• Lead, develop, and monitor the performance of the Accounts Payable team and cross-train team members to ensure continuity of AP operations
• Provide direct support in transactional accounting activities including invoice processing, reconciliation, and payment preparation when business requirements demand
• Identify recurring AP issues and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of the Accounts Payable function
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely financial information and recommendations to management and executives

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience in Accounts Payable or General Accounting, with significant AP responsibility
• Preferably with experience in the retail, food and beverage, hospitality, or multi-branch/multi-site industry
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, invoice validation, vendor reconciliation, payment processing, and month-end closing
• Familiarity with accounting systems/ERP and MS Excel or Google Sheets
• Strong understanding of accounting controls and documentation
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate confidently and professionally with executives and senior management
• Self-motivated, hands-on, willing to roll up sleeves and perform transactional work when necessary, and able to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines