AP Specialist – End-to-End Payables & Payments

Vestas; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas Shared Service Centre in Manila is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable specialist to manage end-to-end payment processing for vendor invoices, intercompany transactions, and employee payments. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across global processes in a fast-paced SSC environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in AP, experience with SAP S/4HANA, and proficiency with online banking platforms, ticketing tools, and cross-cultural collaboration within a multinational team.

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 managing inquiries using a ticketing tool or platform, ServiceNow
• Practical experience with online banking platforms and manual payment processing
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4 HANA
• Experience working in a shared services environment and/or collaborating with cross-cultural or global teams
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles with the ability to apply them effectively in daily operational activities
• High-level 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
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset by regularly identifying process gaps and implementing solutions
• Ability to work effectively on your own while also collaborating within a fast-paced team environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the end-to-end payment process for external vendor invoices, intercompany transactions, customer refund and employee-related payment requests.
• Execute scheduled payment runs in line with established payment calendars and bank cut-off times
• Ensure automated payment runs are completed and exceptions are identified
• 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
• Track payment progress and verify that settlement has been completed
• Support payment and bank reconciliation activities
• Process down payments and off-cycle payment requests submitted through OneBreeze
• 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

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business management

Tools

ServiceNow

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Vestas Shared Service Centre in Manila is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable specialist to manage end-to-end payment processing for vendor invoices, intercompany transactions, and employee payments. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across global processes in a fast-paced SSC environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in AP, experience with SAP S/4HANA, and proficiency with online banking platforms, ticketing tools, and cross-cultural collaboration within a multinational team.