Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description Validation, identification and completeness of approvals, invoice details and supporting documents based on the standard processes and country specific statutory requirements. Processing of employee expenses (reimbursement and travel liquidation) and implementation of travel and expense related policies. Responsible for researching and resolving daily issues and escalate as necessary. Communicate to vendors and employees including reconciliation and inquiries. Responsible for completing the accounts payable month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close process under strict deadlines. Contributes to the Purchase-to-Pay workstream to meet business objectives with continued encouragement to use critical thinking to utilize the best and most efficient practices. Ensures compliance with Accounting Controls and other internal policies and procedures. Perform monthly invoice and employee expenses accruals and other month end tasks. Prepare AP Aging, GRIR report and external and internal audit requirements. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor Degree - Preferably in Accounting / Finance or other related courses.
Knowledgeable in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies is an advantage.

1-2 years of work experience in Accounts Payable.
Experience in process improvement activities.
Experience in accounting and financial systems.
Proficient in using SAP preferred.

Work with Project teams on process improvements, development of KPI and other quality measures.
Stakeholder engagement, supervising associates, conducts training/s on subject of expertise.
Able to facilitate team meetings to share best practices, lead process improvement initiatives, actively participate/form part of GBS committees (such as events comm., Connect).

Experience in working with international teams.
Understanding of different cultures.

Company Description Continental Global Business Services in Manila started in June 2012 as Veyance Technologies Inc. and was acquired by Continental AG in January 2015. On the same year, it legally changed the company name to Continental Global Business Services Manila Inc., which reflects its global presence as a full-fledged subsidiary of ContiTech Division in Continental AG.

GBS Manila is composed of five (5) main work streams, structured to make processes centralized, standardized, and in leveraged technology with the support of IT group, Continental Business Systems & RPA Competence Center.

It provides end-to-end, front-to-back services; from customer service, order management, purchasing, invoice to payment, credit and collection, full finance activities, data management, and HR services including payroll, employee benefits and talent acquisition; all built to meet its customers' needs.

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