Accounts Payable Associate - (Pipeline)

ACCA Careers; Philippines; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to support the AP functions, verify and process invoices, and maintain vendor relationships. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadline discipline, and confidentiality in a fast-paced diagnostics environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate across teams, support month-end close, and ensure compliance with internal controls and KPI targets while delivering dependable service to vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2 years Accounts Payable or General Accounting experience preferred; fresh graduates welcome.
• Knowledge of AP principles, practices, regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external vendors and assist with outstanding invoices.
• Receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Reconcile external vendor statements: research, analyze and resolve regular payment and vendor issues.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with new vendors and handle all invoice status related inquiries.
• Build & maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external functions.
• Assist with the Accounts Payable month end close process.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Ensure deadlines are met and issues resolved as necessary.
• Adheres to KPI/SLA requirements.
• Participate in cross-training with other team members.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Process management

Action oriented

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Professional communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel formulas

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related

Tools

SAP

Esker

Coupa

Job description

Point-of-care diagnostics is a growing and dynamic industry helping to improve clinical and economic outcomes globally. Abbott brings a variety of expert viewpoints on new innovations, insights, and impacts that are shaping the future of diagnostics around the world.

The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible in assisting in the Accounts Payable functions for the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external vendors and assist with outstanding invoices
• Receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Reconcile external vendor statements: Research, analyze and resolve regular payment and vendor issues
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with new vendors and handle all invoice status related inquiries
• Build & maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external functions
• Assist with the Accounts Payable month end close process
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Ensure deadlines are met and issues resolved as necessary
• Adheres to KPI/SLA requirements
• Participate in cross-training with other team members
• Other duties as assigned

Key Position Competencies

• Ability to Multitask
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Time Management
• Process Management
• Action Oriented
• Highly Motivated
• Perseverance
• Drive for Results
• Interpersonal Suave
• Customer Focus

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related.
• Preferably 2 years Accounts Payable or General Accounting experience required Education & Experience but Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply.
• Must be knowledgeable about principles, practices, regulations and procedures as they relate to Accounts Payable
• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills;
• Must have ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• Must have proficient in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Fair fluency with Excel formulas and function
• Knowledge of an ERP/Large Accounting package; SAP, Esker, & Coupa