Accounts Payable support staff (project-based)Pilmico Foods Corporation

Company Description
Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Composed of four divisions: Flour, Feeds & Animal Health, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise​ of being​ Partners for Growth, we nurture our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth.
We operate ​​in the Philippines nationwide ​and have a growing international presence in the following ASEAN countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hong Kong.
Investing in talent and upholding Aboitiz ​values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility are key drivers to sustaining the growth of our business.
Here at Pilmico, we value each talent for the unique contribution they bring to the organization. We recognize that today's global workforce is made up of diverse individuals with different skills, abilities and aspirations that enable them to achieve superior results; as such, we select our partners based on these attributes that are not typically found in someone's resume.
We are advocates of self-development and believe that people's success lies in their passion to learn something new and different every day. This is why our hiring philosophy is to open up and give equal opportunity to any talent regardless of where they are today in pursuit of education.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Accounts Payable Shared Services Support is responsible for thorough, accurate and timely processing of accounts payable of the company. This position is also responsible in ensuring that the payable is properly supported of valid documents, classified and recorded in the books of accounts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primarily responsible for the clean-up of prior period, long outstanding open items in AP-related accounts in the balance sheet
Conduct reconciliation of payments and balances with suppliers with overdue invoices
Coordinate with relevant parties (i.e. Supplier, Procurement, Business Units) in the resolution of open items
Conduct root-cause analysis of issues and identify areas for improvement on the process
Process supplier invoices and billing statements in the DMS into accounts payable voucher (APV) in the ERP system based on APSS approved policies and procedures, ensure proper account charging and tax compliance
Review, verify and process cash advances, loans, reimbursements, and other employee expense transactions in the applicable travel and expense system in accordance with applicable approved policies.
Perform month-end activities such as timely and accurate recording of bank charges and accruals and manage AP reports
Answer and resolve inquiries and requests raised through Service Desk as a fulfiller within the defined OLA
Monitor and ensure proper application of prepayments
Prepare and submit required AP reports on time
Perform regular Control Self Assessment (CSA) and ensure compliance to standard operating procedures
Meet required Operating Level Agreements (OLA) and Service Level Agreements (SLA) defined for invoice processing
Meet defined operational metrics and key performance indicators (KPI) for AP Analyst II
Other duties as assigned
Others Tasks
Participates in all Company initiatives and programs as well as provides support whenever necessary.
Ensures compliance to food safety, good recordkeeping, housekeeping and quality management system based on the standards of 5S, GMP, HACCP, Halal and ISO.
Participates in projects & improvements initiated by FACT team.
Performs other tasks that maybe assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Graduate of accounting course
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Mandatory
Knowledge & experience on account analysis and reconciliation
Knowledge on accounting standards and appreciation on tax ruling related to accounts payable
Proficiency in the use of Excel & other analytical tools
Knowledge in the use of ERP systems such as Oracle/SAP
Desired
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience in a shared service center (SSC) / business process outsourcing (BPO)
Minimum 1 year work experience in any Accounting related function.
CRITICAL SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills & keen attention to details
Good appreciation & knowledge of internal controls related to AP
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and challenging deadlines
Ability to think innovatively in developing and implementing changes to processes
Exhibits a drive for continuous improvement of processes and operational excellence in their area of responsibility
Strong team player
Additional Information
REPORTS TO: Accounts Payable Supervisor
SUPERVISES : None
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Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
Permanent
Full-time