Accounts Payable Associate - (Pipeline)

ACCA Careers; Taguig; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to assist in AP functions, handling invoices and vendor relations to support timely payments. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain strong supplier relationships.

The candidate should have a bachelor's in accounting or finance and 2 years AP experience, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems like SAP, Esker, or Coupa. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related field.
• Preferably 2 years Accounts Payable or General Accounting experience.
• Knowledge of AP principles, practices, regulations and procedures.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; professional communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel formulas and functions.
• Experience with ERP/Large Accounting package such as SAP, Esker, Coupa.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external vendors and assist with outstanding invoices.
• Receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Reconcile external vendor statements; research, analyze and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with vendors and respond to inquiries.
• Support Accounts Payable month-end close process.
• Ensure deadlines are met; adhere to KPI/SLA requirements.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Esker

Coupa

Excel

Outlook

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 proficiency 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