Accounts Payable Payments Specialist - Hybrid Work Type - Muntinlupa

We are currently looking for an Account Payable Specialist to join the team of one of our French clients. The company specializes in the production of a wide range of eyewear and works in close partnership with opticians across Europe. Their mission is to enhance people’s quality of life by improving the quality of their vision.

Responsibilities:

• As Accounts Payable Payments Specialist you will be you will be initiating payment runs with appropriate promptness and accuracy to ensure that financial obligations are met on time;
• You will be ensuring timely application of credit notes and prepayments or advances to maintain accurate vendor and employee balances;
• You will be seeking approvals for payment batches from business units, adjusting the batches as needed, and uploading them to the correct bank accounts;
• You will be coordinating closely with business units to align on cash requirements, payment schedules, and bank-related arrangements;
• You will be working collaboratively with the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Set-up, and General Ledger teams to resolve treasury-related concerns on a daily basis;
• You will be resolving payment-related issues by liaising with business units, banks, and the IT team to prevent processing delays;
• You will be preparing a check monitoring schedule and coordinating with BU Finance or the bank to confirm the status of unreleased checks;
• You will be ensuring that all scheduled payment runs are finalized prior to month-end closing;
• You will be initiating data cleansing activities for supplier and employee records, particularly focusing on bank account accuracy;
• You will be updating man-hours based on actual time spent on each process to support operational efficiency tracking;
• You will be supporting project implementations by providing process insights, sharing relevant data, and conducting user acceptance testing UAT;
• You will be assisting in audit processes by gathering and organizing the documentation requested by auditors.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in accounts payable or treasury, ensuring a strong foundation in payment processing and financial controls;
• Work in a hybrid set up (3 day onsite in Alabang, Muntinlupa and 2 day WFH) – Necessary condition;
• Proven experience with ERP systems, with preference for familiarity with MFG Pro or Oracle, to effectively navigate and execute payment processes;
• Practical experience in dealing with various banks and a basic understanding of banking products and services relevant to treasury operations;
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Google applications, enabling accurate handling of payment data, reconciliation, and reporting tasks;
• Strong analytical skills to assess payment issues and identify appropriate resolutions with minimal supervision;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for collaborating across departments and resolving vendor or internal concerns.

We offer:

• Monthly Allowances - Commuting, meal, or other monthly support allowances;
• Annual Clothing Allowance - Yearly budget to support professional attire;
• Overtime Allowance - Additional pay for approved extra hours;
• HMO - Comprehensive healthcare coverage from day one;
• HMO for Dependents - Medical coverage extended to eligible dependents;
• Optical Benefit - Support for vision care, including eyewear and consultations.

Please be advised that we will only contact selected candidates