Accounts Payable Manager (START ASAP)
Hammerjack
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Job summary
Hammerjack is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager in the Philippines to lead the AP function, drive accuracy and controls, and support cost reporting and vendor accountability.
The role centralizes invoice processing across supplier categories such as freight and utilities, working with Procurement, Operations, and Finance to improve processes.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, with 2–3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in a high-volume environment such as food wholesale, FMCG, distribution, or similar.
- Proven experience managing supplier relationships, reconciliations, and payments.
- Experience using ERP systems in mid-to-large organisations.
- Demonstrated process improvement, automation, or control enhancement experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable including invoice processing, approvals, reconciliations and payments.
- Lead, coach and develop the AP team to high performance and service levels.
- Build strong supplier relationships and collaborate with Procurement, Ops, Transport, Warehouse and Finance.
- Strengthen financial controls, compliance, and fraud prevention across AP.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and validate charges before payment.
- Drive automation, reporting and continuous improvement in AP processes.
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Job description
Onsite in Makati during the first 4 weeks of Training
The Accounts Payable Manager leads the AP function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company policies and financial controls. The role supports cash flow management, strong supplier relationships, process improvement, cost reduction, and protection against error, waste, and fraud.
The role also drives the centralisation of invoice processing and approvals across selected supplier categories, including freight, utilities, managed services, and contracted services. This includes validating charges, challenging unnecessary costs, strengthening controls and supplier accountability, and ensuring accurate cost reporting, including cost-to-serve analysis.
Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, supplier reconciliations, and payment preparation.
Ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and agreed timeframes.
Maintain accurate AP records and resolve supplier queries and discrepancies promptly.
Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team to achieve high levels of performance and service.
Manage workloads, performance, and capability development while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with Procurement, Operations, Transport, Warehouse, and Finance teams to improve processes and resolve issues.
Support supplier accountability and maintain compliance with agreed commercial arrangements.
Maintain and strengthen financial controls across the Accounts Payable function.
Implement new controls and process improvements to reduce risk, prevent fraud, and safeguard company assets.
Ensure compliance with company policies, delegated authorities, tax requirements, and audit standards.
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs and improve supplier value.
Validate supplier charges, pricing, rebates, and contracted services before payment.
Challenge inaccurate, unsupported, duplicate, or commercially unjustified charges.
Monitor supplier performance and report on savings achieved.
Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives across the Accounts Payable function.
Improve efficiency, accuracy, reporting capability, and process compliance.
Prepare and analyse AP, supplier spend, freight cost, and KPI reporting.
Provide insights and recommendations to improve controls, reduce costs, and enhance operational performance.
5+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable, including 2–3 years in a leadership role.
Experience in a high-volume environment, ideally food wholesale, FMCG, distribution, or similar.
Proven experience managing supplier relationships, reconciliations, and payment processes.
Experience using ERP systems in a mid-to-large organisation.
Demonstrated process improvement, automation, or control improvement experience.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Strong organisation and time management skills.
Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Analytical mindset with the ability to review financial data and identify risk or savings opportunities.
Proficiency in ERP systems such as Pronto, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and data analysis.
Understanding of Australian GST and financial compliance requirements.
Experience with electronic invoicing, AP automation, or workflow tools.
Ability to work onsite in line with business needs.
Flexibility to manage peak workload periods, including month-end and financial year-end.
Understanding of inventory-linked financial processes is advantageous.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
Recognised by Great Place To Work: Ranked #8 Best Workplace in the Philippines and #3 Best Workplace in IT-BPM in the Medium category for 2026.
Work That Fits Real Life: Roles aligned with Australian and US clients, with day and night shift options plus WFH, hybrid and office-based setups depending on the role.
Room to Grow: Structured onboarding and ongoing Learning & Development programs that help employees build skills, strengthen capability and prepare for broader responsibilities.
Health Cover From Day 1: Health insurance coverage from Day 1 plus dependent coverage, giving employees and their families added peace of mind from the start.
Clear Pay, Clear Expectations:Compensation aligned with the role and experience, supported by clear responsibilities and expectations from the outset.
Work That Connects You to the Client: Work directly with international businesses as part of a dedicated team that operates as an extension of their business.
Support Beyond Day 1:Our People & Culture and support teams stay involved beyond onboarding, providing day-to-day guidance, employee support, engagement and recognition throughout the employee experience.
Modern workspaces, complementary onsite meals, flowing coffee and drinks at our café bar, additional time off and tenure incentives.
At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond—building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.
Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.
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