Procure to Pay Accountant

SGS; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hiring an Accounts Payable Management professional in the Philippines. You will review, verify and process PO-based invoices, handle non-PO invoices with proper coding, and monitor aging to ensure timely settlements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field and 2–4 years in AP or Procure-to-Pay, with strong Excel skills and Oracle ERP experience; experience in a multinational or shared services

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or P2P functions.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process PO-based invoices with proper approvals.
• Process non-PO invoices with correct GL coding and routing.
• Monitor AP aging and resolve outstanding issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and workflows.
• Support closing activities and journal entries related to payables.

Skills

Accounts payable processes

Procure-to-Pay

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Accounts Payable Management

• Review, verify and processing of PO based invoices (including manual matching).
• Processing of non-PO based invoices (including proper coding of invoices to general ledger accounts/cost centers and routing for approval).
• Ensure timely settlement of vendor obligations and employee expense claims.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and resolve outstanding issues.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and approval workflows.
• Monitor, process and resolve invoice exceptions (incorrect or missing PO reference, price and quantity variance, incorrect GL coding, tax discrepancies, missing approval and etc.), blocked invoices, and payment issues.

Accounting & Financial Controls

• Ensure proper accounting treatment of procurement and payables transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations related to accounts payable, accruals, and supplier balances.
• Support regular closing activities.
• Record journal entries related to accruals, invoice adjustments, and other R2P transactions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegation of authority requirements, and financial controls.
• Maintain complete and accurate audit trails for all transactions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Identify and elevate process risks, control issues, or policy violations.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and business units to resolve invoices and payment-related issues.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer service.
• Support ERP system enhancements, testing, and implementation activities.
• Assist in documenting procedures and updating process documentation.

Qualifications

PROFILE

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or Requisition-to-Pay/Procure-to-Pay functions.
• Strong ERP system experience, preferably Oracle.
• Experience in a shared services or multinational environment is an advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Good understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused and collaborative approach.

Additional Information

• Experience in dealing with clients
• Organized, with administrative skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility
• Able to work independently
• Strong team player
• Customer service oriented
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Focus on achieving results and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have