Finance Manager (Accounts Payable)

GoPrime Technology Corp.; Las Piñas; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead operational teams, oversee expense processing, and enhance compliance. You will supervise a team, build supplier relationships, and drive process improvements while ensuring adherence to financial regulations. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in financial management, including leadership, and possesses strong technical skills in accounting systems. This role offers opportunities for impactful leadership and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in accounts payable, expense auditing, or financial management.
• At least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a team and oversee invoice processing.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor AP staff for operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve disputes.
• Implement internal controls and policies to improve efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to tax regulations and support month-end closes.
• Track and report key performance metrics and strategies.
• Optimize cash flow through strategic payment scheduling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Master's degree or Chartered Accountant designation

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Xero

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• AP Operations: Lead daily operations of a team of 5–20 within Accounts Payable and Expense functions, overseeing invoice processing, expense reports, and payment disbursements to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Review corporate credit card accounts, resolve discrepancies, adjust limits, and manage card deactivation when necessary. Collaborate with cross-functional teams within GBS to ensure seamless end-to-end processes.

• Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and mentor AP staff to drive high performance and operational excellence. Design and deliver training programs on the concur expense system, promoting best practices for accurate and compliant expense reporting.

• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, reconcile vendor statements, and proactively resolve billing discrepancies and disputes.

• Process Improvement: Develop and implement internal controls, policies, and automated workflows to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen compliance.

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to tax regulations and support accurate, timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Lead periodic audits of expense reports to ensure compliance with local and global policies, addressing issues and implementing corrective actions.

• Performance Monitoring: Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics; recommend and execute strategies to achieve KPIs and SLAs.

• Cash Management: Optimize cash flow through strategic payment scheduling, maximizing vendor discounts while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred; Master’s degree or Chartered Accountant designation is a plus.

• Experience: 7+ years in accounts payable, expense auditing, or financial management, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero, NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.