AP Analyst

Vestas Services Philippines Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Subsidy

Health Insurance

Pension

Life Insurance

Medical Allowance

Travel Allowance

Internet Allowance

Retirement Benefit Plan

Job summary

Vestas Services Philippines Inc. in Manila seeks an experienced Accounts Payable specialist to manage end-to-end payment processing for vendor invoices, intercompany settlements, refunds, and employee requests. You will work in a Global Payments segment within the Finance SSC.

The role covers automated and manual payments, reconciliation support, audits, and process improvements while collaborating with regional teams. Familiarity with ERP and online banking is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy/ finance/ business management.
• At least 3 years end-to-end Accounts Payable and payment processing experience.
• Experience handling inquiries using a ticketing tool; ServiceNow is beneficial.
• Practical experience with online banking platforms and manual payment processing.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP S/4HANA is beneficial.
• Experience in a shared services environment and collaborating with cross-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the end-to-end payment process for external vendor invoices, intercompany transactions, customer refunds, and employee-related payment requests.
• Automatic and Manual Payment Processing.
• Execute scheduled payment runs in line with established payment calendars and bank cut-off times.
• Ensure timely completion of automated payment runs and identify exceptions.
• Process manual payments for non-standard, urgent, or exceptional cases.
• Execute payments using approved systems and online banking platforms.
• Validate payee and bank account details to minimize errors and mitigate payment risks.
• Monitor payment status and confirm completed settlement.
• Support payment and bank reconciliation activities.
• Process down payments and off-cycle payment requests submitted through OneBreeze.
• Reporting & Issue Resolution.
• Prepare exception reports and investigate, resolve, and document rejected, failed, or errored automated payments.
• Perform Control activities related to Supply Chain Financing (SCF) requirements.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure payment accuracy and operational quality.
• Prepare and submit audit requirements for external auditors.
• Respond to and resolve payment-related inquiries received through OneBreeze.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements to ensure on-time invoice payments and enhanced operational efficiency.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Payment Processing

ServiceNow

End-to-end AP

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy/ finance/ business management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

The team is under Global Finance of Vestas Shared Service Centre.

Finance Shared Service Center comprises various Finance functions that support Vestas globally. These functions include Purchase to Pay, Travel and Expense, Account to Report, Cash Management, Compliance, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Costing and Inventory, Master Data Management, and the Finance Controlling team. This team is expected to have close collaboration with Regional Finance, Payroll, Factory Controllers, Treasury, Procurement, and other functions of the company.

Finance SSC - Accounts Payable & Travel & Expense > Global Payments and Customer Support > Global Payments

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the end-to-end payment process for external vendor invoices, intercompany transactions, customer refunds, and employee-related payment requests.

Automatic and Manual Payment Processing

• Execute scheduled payment runs in line with established payment calendars and bank cut-off times
• Ensure timely completion of automated payment runs and identify exceptions
• Process manual payments for non-standard, urgent, or exceptional cases
• Execute payments using approved systems and online banking platforms
• Validate payee and bank account details to minimize errors and mitigate payment risks
• Monitor payment status and confirm completed settlement
• Support payment and bank reconciliation activities
• Process down payments and off-cycle payment requests submitted through OneBreeze

Reporting & Issue Resolution

• Prepare exception reports and investigate, resolve, and document rejected, failed, or errored automated payments
• Perform Control activities related to Supply Chain Financing (SCF) requirements
• Conduct internal audits to ensure payment accuracy and operational quality
• Prepare and submit audit requirements for external auditors
• Respond to and resolve payment-related inquiries received through OneBreeze
• Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements to ensure on-time invoice payments and enhanced operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy/ finance/ business management or related area
• Minimum of three (3) years of solid end-to-end Accounts Payable and Payment Processing
• Experience handling inquiries using a ticketing tool or platform; ServiceNow is beneficial
• Practical experience with online banking platforms and manual payment processing
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP S/4 HANA is beneficial
• Experience working in a shared services environment and/or collaborating with cross-cultural or global teams.

Competencies

• Solid understanding of accounting principles with the ability to apply them effectively in daily operational activities
• Keen attention to detail, ensuring consistently accurate and high-quality outputs
• Demonstrated ability to perform well under tight deadlines while efficiently handling high transaction volumes
• Solid understanding of banking processes and various payment instruments
• Ability to resolve issues related to unsuccessful payment transactions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, facilitating clear and effective coordination with internal stakeholders
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset by consistently identifying process gaps and implementing solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and performance
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively within a busy, deadline-driven team environment

What we offer

We offer you an engaging role with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, progressive, international work environment at an established manufacturer of wind turbines. We offer attractive company perks like fitness subsidy, health insurance, pension, life insurance, medical allowance, travel allowance, internet allowance, etc. We have a modern, inspiring office overlooking Manila Bay, conveniently located near public transport. We believe in work-life balance and plan annual offsite outings, team building, and sports events. In Vestas, you will experience an innovative environment, enhancing your personal as well as professional growth.

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.