Specialist, Accounts Payable

Anthony, Inc.; Cebu City; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Business Services in Cebu City, Philippines, is seeking a Specialist, Accounts Payable to provide advanced AP support, reconcile supplier accounts, and lead major clean-up activities such as AP Aging reductions.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, support system transitions, test processes, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced shared service environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in invoice matching or AP.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in ERP and MS Office; effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced AP support and issue management.
• Oversee reconciliations of supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead major AP clean-up activities like AP Aging.
• Support process transitions and adoption of new technologies.
• Conduct testing and audits of invoice processing and inquiries.
• Generate AP reports for management and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Specialist, Accounts PayableApply: Hybrid: Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines: Full time: Posted Today: JR102133Dover Business Services [is an independent business unit that] empowers OpCo growth by providing best-in-class operations expertise and services to increase capacity, improve control and reduce costs. In the future, we will also provide analytics, strategic services and leverage advanced technologies. This enables OpCos to focus on customer business activity and growth strategies. DBS supports Dover’s Operating Companies through the processing of select financial and transactional processes and provides HR and IT support. DBS operates shared service centres in China, North America, the Philippines and Scotland.# Essential Responsibilities* **Operational Support:** Provide advanced support on accounts payable issues management. Oversee and perform detailed reconciliations of supplier accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Lead the resolution of complex accounts payable issues, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Lead mandated major clean-up activities like AP Open Credit Memo, GRNI Balance, AP Aging. Support leadership in ensuring the adequacy of staffing levels to meet operational requirements including capacity and demand planning.* **Process & Systems Integration:** Support the integration of business process transitions, improvements into daily operations. Support the adoption and implementation of new technologies to streamline accounts payable processes.* **Testing and Auditing:** Conduct testing and auditing of invoice processing, inquiries, and issues management activities to ensure accuracy and compliance. Assist in preparing documentation and responses for internal and external audits related to accounts payable processes.* **Clean-Up Activities**: Take the lead in major clean-up activities such as AP Open Credit Memo, GRNI Balance Reduction, and AP Aging Reduction.* **Process Improvement:** Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Make adjustments or recommend enhancements to system & processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.* **Documentation:** Maintain detailed process documentation and standard operating procedures for accounts payable activities.* **Compliance:** Ensure all accounts payable activities comply with relevant regulations and company policies.* **Reporting:** Generate and analyze reports on accounts payable metrics, providing insights and recommendations to management.* **Project Management:** Lead or participate in special projects related to accounts payable, such as system upgrades, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.* **Training and Development:** Support development and delivery of training programs for new and existing team members to ensure consistent understanding and application of AP processes and policies.* **Leadership:** Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounts payable staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.# Qualifications* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.* Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in invoice matching, invoice issue resolution, or other Accounts Payable related field.* Skills &/or Competencies:* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.* Excellent organizational and time management skills.* High proficiency in ERP and Microsoft Office Suite.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Leadership and mentoring abilities.# Preferred Qualifications* Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements* Lean practitioner* High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization existsa* Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment* Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision* Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with customer and coworkers by fully observing Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards