AP and T&E Senior Analyst (Mandarin)-1

Copeland Philippines, Inc; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 892,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Copeland Philippines, Inc is looking for an AP and T&E Senior Analyst in Quezon City. This role oversees a small team within the Accounts Payable and Expense department, ensuring accuracy in invoice processing and management of corporate credit cards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields and 4–7 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership, communication skills, and proficiency in English are essential. Competitive benefits include flexible time off and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in accounts payable, expense auditing, or financial management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one additional language.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily functions of a team within the Accounts Payable and Expense department.
• Ensure accuracy in invoice processing and employee reimbursements.
• Communicate with stakeholders to resolve payment issues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with financial software and Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree in relevant field or Chartered Accountant designation

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled AP and T&E Senior Analyst within our Global Business Services (GBS). This role will be responsible for overseeing operations of a small team within the Accounts Payable and Expense department, encompassing invoice verification, payment authorizations, auditing employee expense reports, and managing corporate credit cards. The role involves supervising AP and T&E team members, ensuring adherence to designed processes and controls.

Accountabilities

• Oversee the daily functions of a team of 2–7 within the Accounts Payable and Expense department.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of a stringent control environment that aligns with the company's internal control framework and global policy.
• Supervise and assist with invoice processing to ensure that all bills and employee reimbursements are settled accurately and on time.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve escalated invoice discrepancies.
• Review payment proposals for electronic transfers, checks, and wires, adhering to the global policy.
• Resolve escalated payment issues while collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Address escalated AP inquiries from vendors and internal teams.
• Lead developing and communicating AP reports as requested by the AP and T&E Manager.
• Manage the audit of employee expense reports in accordance with our global policy, utilizing the Concur expense system.
• Perform periodic expense compliance audits to ensure the integrity of expense payments in alignment with local and global policies.
• Develop and maintain training materials and resources for employees regarding expense policies and procedures.
• Evaluate periodic reports from Concur to provide KPIs and facilitate continuous improvement of expense reimbursement processes.
• Train, mentor, and assess the performance of AP and T&E analysts.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with vendors and other stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Essential: 4–7 years of relevant experience in accounts payable, expense auditing, or financial management.
• Essential: Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced team environment.
• Essential: Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Essential: Fast learner of technology and coachable.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant field or Chartered Accountant designation.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Essential: Familiarity with financial software and Oracle.
• Essential: Solid understanding of payables and expense processes and best practices.

Languages

Philippines: Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one additional language (Thai, Mandarin, German, or Spanish), both spoken and written, is required.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.