Accounts Payable specialistJapan Tobacco International

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Accounts Payable Specialist
...will manage all Accounts Payable (AP) processing activities and ensure that they are performed accurately, efficiently and in compliance with JTI policies and procedures. To deliver stable, predictable and reliable core services that meets Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements with the Entities.
What will you do?
You will check incoming vendor documents for compliance to statutory/legal requirements as per GBS documentations, market guidelines and checklists. Perform appropriate GL account coding for invoice posting
You will return/clarify with entity authorized persons/vendors on any invoices or MyRequest templates that are invalid for processing or have missing information
You will process invoices and MyRequest templates into SAP. Complete all clearings, check payment proposal reports, closely monitor and resolve rejected MyRequests in a timely manner
You will manage the Query Tool to ensure that incoming and outgoing queries are attended and completed as per SLA requirements
You will consistently perform AP processing in accordance to GBS documentations and highlight to the Center Process Manager if any updates are required in a timely manner
You will ensure all received documents are validated and processed in accordance with month end closing timelines
You will ensure all activities related to month end closing are performed and completed in accordance with month end closing timelines
You will ensure compliance to Global Operating Guidelines, policies and procedures
You will be responsible to prepare routine reports and analysis that are high quality, accurate and timely
You will demonstrate commitment to achieve service excellence and be customer focused; and ensure timely communication and resolution of queries/issues
Who are we looking for?
Higher education in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration. Professional accounting qualification
At least 1-2 years of experience in Accounting related role. Experiences in accounts payable and similar capacity in Global Business Services is a plus
A professional qualification of ACCA, CPA or similar is a plus. Knowledge of statutory accounting principles for the countries within the cluster is an advantage
Proficient in MS Office applications and SAP
Fluent in English; knowledge of the languages of the countries within GBS scope is a plus
Has strong analytical skills, detail oriented and proactive in identifying process improvement opportunities
Amenable to work on Day and/or Mid shift
Amenable to report on-site 1-2 days/week for documents management
What's in it for you?
Be covered with medical insurance upon hiring, with dependent coverage and medicine allowance
Receive cash allowances such as meal and transport allowance
Flexible working arrangements
Have access to over 200 company training
Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.
Japan Tobacco International

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time