Accounts Payable Supervisor - SME Makati

Our Clients; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Makati is seeking a Senior AP Specialist to lead accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate coding, compliance, and timely payments across global partners.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-border collaboration, and hands-on process improvements within a hybrid, dayshift environment.

Responsibilities include SME for AP, controls, recruitment, coaching, and admin oversight, with a focus on driving efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years in Accounts Payable or financial operations with 1-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in Shared Services/BPO or professional services is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (Elite 3E) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for Accounts Payable and standardize AP practices across partners and vendors.
• Oversee daily AP operations to ensure correct coding, authorization, period accuracy, tax compliance, and timely settlements.
• Support leadership in internal controls, policy/workflow improvements, and continuous process optimization.
• Coordinate with international AP functions, regional stakeholders, and vendors to resolve complex billing issues.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development assessments for staff and regularization decisions.
• Conduct goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning for the team.
• Oversee timekeeping, employee transitions, and HR-administration escalation.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team Leadership

Cross-border Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Elite 3E

Excel

Job description

Senior AP Specialist
Makati | Hybrid | Monday - Friday | Dayshift

Key Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the core SME for Accounts Payable, driving global standardized AP methodologies across internal business partners and external vendors.
• Disbursement Oversight: Manage daily team operations to ensure payables are accurately coded, properly authorized, recorded in the correct accounting period, tax-compliant, and settled within agreed terms.
• Controls & Process Improvement: Support leadership in maintaining internal controls, refining AP policies/workflows, and executing continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Office Coordination: Partner with international AP functions, regional stakeholders, and vendors to resolve complex billing inquiries and payment discrepancies.
• Talent Lifecycle Management: Lead recruitment efforts (interviews, evaluations), oversee onboarding, and assess specialist skill development for regularization decisions.
• Performance Coaching: Conduct goal-setting, continuous performance reviews, and individual development plans to cultivate high team engagement and capability.
• Administrative Operations: Oversee team timekeeping, manage employee transitions, and act as the first-level escalation point for administrative and HR-related matters.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Experience: 5-7 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or financial operations, with at least 1-3 years in a team lead, project, or supervisory role.
• Industry Context: Background within a Shared Services / BPO center or professional legal services firm is a distinct advantage.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with enterprise legal/financial systems (e.g., Elite 3E or equivalent ERPs) is preferred.
• Leadership & Coaching: Proven ability to mentor staff, build resilient teams, promote ownership, and navigate organizational change.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-border, executive stakeholders.
• Execution & Integrity: Excellent organizational skills, acute attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the utmost discretion with confidential financial data.