Senior AP Specialist – Remote, Process Optimizer

Manatal; Western Visayas; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatal is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join the finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to clear a backlog and improve AP efficiency. The role requires handling high-volume invoicing, ensuring timely payments, and supporting month-end close under Australian accounting standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP with senior experience, strong NetSuite ERP skills, and excellent vendor management and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting principles, GST, and accounts payable best practices.
• Proven experience handling high-volume invoice processing and complex supplier reconciliations.
• Advanced experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query is advantageous).
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and Australian accounting standards.
• Review, verify, and approve complex invoices, payment batches, and expense claims prior to processing.
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong vendor relationships and resolving escalated payment issues.
• Perform and review bank, supplier, and general ledger reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies independently.
• Lead month-end AP close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, reporting, and balance sheet substantiation.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders to improve AP workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and continuous process improvement within the accounts payable function.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, taxation requirements (GST), and audit standards while supporting both internal and external audits.
• Prepare AP reports, payment forecasts, and KPI metrics for management reporting.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex AP issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Support ERP system enhancements, testing, and implementation of finance process improvements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior Accounts Payable team members, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor management

High-volume processing

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Manatal is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join the finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to clear a backlog and improve AP efficiency. The role requires handling high-volume invoicing, ensuring timely payments, and supporting month-end close under Australian accounting standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP with senior experience, strong NetSuite ERP skills, and excellent vendor management and stakeholder communication.