Senior AP Specialist (Hybrid) Makati

PM Consulting; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Consulting seeks a Senior AP Specialist in Makati for hybrid dayshift. The role drives global AP methodologies, oversees daily AP operations, and maintains strong controls while coordinating with international partners.

You will lead recruitment, mentor staff, and manage performance while ensuring accurate, timely payables and compliance. Strong English communication is essential for cross-border stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or financial operations, with 1-3 years in a team lead/supervisory role.
• Experience in Shared Services/BPO or professional legal services is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Elite 3E or similar ERP systems.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and drive organizational change.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication for cross-border collaboration.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential financial data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Accounts Payable, driving global standardized AP methodologies across internal partners and vendors.
• Manage daily team operations to ensure payables are coded, authorized, recorded in the correct period, tax-compliant, and settled on terms.
• Support leadership in maintaining internal controls, refining AP policies/workflows, and driving process improvements.
• Coordinate with international AP teams, regional stakeholders, and vendors to resolve billing inquiries and payment discrepancies.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and skill development assessments for regularization decisions.
• Conduct goal-setting, performance reviews, and personal development plans to boost team engagement.
• Oversee team timekeeping, transitions, and serve as escalation point for HR/admin matters.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Team Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Elite 3E ERP

Job description

Senior AP Specialist
Makati | Hybrid | Monday - Friday | Dayshift

Key Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the core SME for Accounts Payable, driving global standardized AP methodologies across internal business partners and external vendors.
• Disbursement Oversight: Manage daily team operations to ensure payables are accurately coded, properly authorized, recorded in the correct accounting period, tax-compliant, and settled within agreed terms.
• Controls & Process Improvement: Support leadership in maintaining internal controls, refining AP policies/workflows, and executing continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Office Coordination: Partner with international AP functions, regional stakeholders, and vendors to resolve complex billing inquiries and payment discrepancies.
• Talent Lifecycle Management: Lead recruitment efforts (interviews, evaluations), oversee onboarding, and assess specialist skill development for regularization decisions.
• Performance Coaching: Conduct goal-setting, continuous performance reviews, and individual development plans to cultivate high team engagement and capability.
• Administrative Operations: Oversee team timekeeping, manage employee transitions, and act as the first-level escalation point for administrative and HR-related matters.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Experience: 5-7 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or financial operations, with at least 1-3 years in a team lead, project, or supervisory role.
• Industry Context: Background within a Shared Services / BPO center or professional legal services firm is a distinct advantage.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with enterprise legal/financial systems (e.g., Elite 3E or equivalent ERPs) is preferred.
• Leadership & Coaching: Proven ability to mentor staff, build resilient teams, promote ownership, and navigate organizational change.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-border, executive stakeholders.
• Execution & Integrity: Excellent organizational skills, acute attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the utmost discretion with confidential financial data.