Assistant Accountant (Accounts Payable - Mandarin Speaking)

Global Payments; Philippines; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is looking for a detail-oriented accountant fluent in Mandarin to analyze and process high volume transactions for entities in China and Taiwan. The role involves month-end closing activities, auditing employee expenses, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualified candidates should have strong accounting skills, effective communication abilities, and expertise in using Ariba and Oracle systems. This position is based in the Philippines and is part of a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak Mandarin fluently.
• Experience in accounting tasks and month-end closing processes.
• Familiarity with financial compliance and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process a high volume of transactions.
• Monitor completeness of documents for accounting.
• Prepare month-end closing reports and reconciliations.
• Audit employee expense reports for compliance.
• Ensure accurate entries in accounting systems.

Skills

Mandarin skills

Accounting skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Tools

Ariba

Oracle

Job description

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies Mandarin skills (reading, writing, speaking) and accounting skills in analyzing and processing high volume of transactions for China and Taiwan entities
• Understands policies, implements SOPs and internal controls throughout the accounting process to ensure that only valid transactions are processed and recorded
• Checks e‑mails regularly to ensure that all communications are given proper and prompt attention
• Communicates with colleagues to request additional information, encourage compliance with policies, inform of additional requirements, and/or resolve issues
• Performs other relevant activities (manual and system / country‑specific) as may be required from time to time
• Prepares schedules and analyses as required by immediate supervisor
• Maintains complete and orderly files of documents processed – both hard and electronic copies, as may be applicable
• Completes month‑end closing activities and reports following the close calendar in support of US consolidation
• Develops expertise in handling the accounting process matters over time

Accounts Payable

• Understands the Company’s procure to pay process flow including approval requirements and controls
• Monitors documents received for processing to ensure completeness and timely processing within the agreed timeline
• Reviews all types of invoices and payment requests in detail to ensure that these are duly approved and represent valid and reasonable business expenses
• Performs applicable analysis in determining recurring invoices, accuracy of calculations, unusual types of expenses, unusually high billed amounts, and whether or not in compliance with existing policies
• Enters reviewed invoices in Ariba and Oracle and correctly journalizes transactions
• If applicable, initiates manual payments in online banking facilities or prepares payment request templates
• Responds to payment status follow ups as needed

Accruals and Month‑end Close

• Supports the preparation of accrual information at each month‑end close
• Prepares month‑end closing reports and reconciliations
• Supports tax related reporting monthly, quarterly, and annually

Employee Expense Audit

• Understands the Company policy applicable to travel and expense reimbursements and implements the same in the course of audits
• Audits employee expense reports within the automated tool and ensures valid and accurate claims are processed
• Communicates effectively with employees for policy compliance requirements
• Performs audit timely and within the agreed schedule
• Analyzes and handles exceptions, and escalates exceptions whenever necessary
• Responds to employee training needs as well as status follow ups as needed

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