Senior AP Specialist Makati

HRTX; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTX in Makati is seeking a Senior AP Specialist to lead accounts payable operations in a hybrid environment. You will drive global standardized AP methodologies, oversee daily disbursements, and ensure timely, accurate processing across regions and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in AP, 1–3 years in a supervisory role, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Strong English communication, advanced Excel skills, and ERP experience are essential for success in our Shared

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 5–7 years in AP or financial ops; 1–3 years in team lead or supervisory role.
• Industry context: Shared Services/BPO or professional services is advantageous.
• Leadership & coaching: ability to mentor staff and manage change.
• Communication: strong English; cross-border stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Accounts Payable, driving standardized AP methods.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure proper coding, authorization, and tax compliance.
• Support internal controls and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with international AP functions, regional partners, and vendors.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development for regularization decisions.
• Conduct performance reviews and create development plans for the team.
• Oversee timekeeping, transitions, and HR-related escalations.

Skills

AP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Excel

ERP systems

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Elite 3E

Microsoft Office

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.