Finance Accounting Assistant
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Accountant manages the accounts payable process to ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and timely settlement of obligations. This role supports financial compliance, audit preparation, and reporting while coordinating with vendors to resolve payment issues. The position also contributes to process improvements and optimizes working capital through effective monitoring of payment cycles.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable process
- Perform vendor statement reconciliation
- Prepare AP aging and cash flow reports
- Support month-end and year-end closing
Required Skills
- Accounting/Finance degree
- 1-2 years relevant experience
- Proficiency in ERP/Accounting software
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Knowledge of BIR/VAT compliance
Job Details
### Core Responsibilities
- Process, review, and verify supplier invoices and employee expense claims to ensure proper authorization and coding.
- Execute timely payments via checks, electronic transfers, or wires.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor records, reconcile statements, and resolve payment disputes or inquiries.
- Perform regular reconciliation of the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger.
- Prepare monthly accruals for unpaid expenses and support period-end closing activities.
- Generate AP aging reports and cash flow forecasts to assist management with working capital optimization.
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual processing time and enhance accounting system utilization.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards.
### Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field; CPA license is an advantage.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
- Proficiency in ERP or accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks).
- Advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (BIR filings, VAT, withholding taxes) and financial audits.