Accounts Payable Specialist / Analyst

Continental Industry; Taguig; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Global Business Services Manila Inc. is seeking a finance professional to handle payment processing, reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.

You will work with international teams to ensure timely vendor and employee payments, accurate KPI reporting, and ongoing process improvements. Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in accounts payable or related finance roles, a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, and strong Excel and SAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related courses.
• Lean methodologies knowledge or process improvement exposure is a plus.
• 4–6 years of work experience in accounts payable or related finance processes.
• Cross-functional experience in other accounting/finance functions is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payment proposals and supplier/employee payments; resolve errors in disbursement files.
• Prepare AP KPI reports and data analysis for Vendor On Time Payments, AP Aging, and duplicates.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts (Blackline); daily disbursement clearing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve operational issues and drive process improvements.
• Support transition of new processes and maintain up-to-date process documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related courses

Tools

SAP

Job description

GBS Manila Organizational Description

Continental Global Business Services in Manila started in June 2012 as Veyance Technologies Inc. and was acquired by Continental AG in January 2015. On the same year, it legally changed the company name to Continental Global Business Services Manila Inc., which reflects its global presence as a full-fledged subsidiary of ContiTech Division in Continental AG.

Company Description

GBS Manila Organizational Description: Continental Global Business Services in Manila started in June 2012 as Veyance Technologies Inc. and was acquired by Continental AG in January 2015. On the same year, it legally changed the company name to Continental Global Business Services Manila Inc., which reflects its global presence as a full-fledged subsidiary of ContiTech Division in Continental AG.

GBS Manila is composed of five (5) main work streams, structured to make processes centralized, standardized, and in leveraged technology with the support of IT group, Continental Business Systems & RPA Competence Center.

It provides end-to-end, front-to-back services; from customer service, order management, purchasing, invoice to payment, credit and collection, full finance activities, data management, and HR services including payroll, employee benefits and talent acquisition; all built to meet its customers needs.

Job Description

Payment Processing

• Prepares payment proposals and process approved supplier and employee payments.
• Corrects and resolve errors for unsuccessful disbursement file.
• Performs special payment instructions.
• Perform cash disbursement and weekly payment forecast.

Reporting Activities

• Performs 1099 tax reporting.
• Prepares and reclass debit balance.
• Performs AP KPI report and data analysis on Vendor on Time Payments, AP Aging, Duplicate payments.
• Performs and reviews Potential Duplicate Payment analysis report.
• Performs and reviews Outstanding Check Report.
• Performs and reviews Debit Balance and ensure to recover those that needs refund.
• Performs accrual for in transit shipment (NA).

Balance Sheet Reconciliation Activities

• Reconcile / analyze general ledger accounts (Blackline)
• Perform daily disbursement clearing.
• Clearing of Manual Payment performed by local market
• Clearing of Prepayments
• Perform reversal of payment

Stakeholder/Customer Focus

• Work with the stakeholders to resolve operational issues if any, support general engagement or projects meeting to ensure alignment in deliverables and processes.
• Identify and propose standardization opportunities, process improvements which will benefit both parties.

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Identify, present and execute solutions for process improvements and/or adhoc responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide support for ongoing transition of activities related to new process migrations and clean-up activities.
• Work with the team members in reviewing the work process documentation and keeping it relevant and up to date.
• Support or initiate the preparation and updates of Procure to Pay work instructions and documentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related courses
• Preferably with knowledgeable / trained in Lean methodologies or process improvement and innovation opportunities
• 4-6 years of work experience in accounts payable or related finance processes.
• Cross functional experience in other accounting/finance functions a plus
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite; Advanced knowledge of Excel
• SAP knowledge and work experience
• Experience in working with international teams
• Understanding of different cultures

Additional Information

Self-starter and shows potential in delivering results.

Able to work in local and international setting.