AP/AR OfficerCardno Emerging Markets

Job Description
About Cardno
Cardno is a global provider of integrated professional services, which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years' experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.
Cardno ID (International Development) manages a number of donor-funded programs in the Asia Pacific region. We engage in international development as a holistic, multidisciplinary and integrated process. Strengthened by our geographic and market diversity, we are committed to providing innovative and integrated solutions that create opportunities for significant, lasting change in emerging economies. Collaborating with multilateral and bilateral donors, private clients, governments and communities to develop sustainable solutions to complex challenges, we work with local counterparts to achieve meaningful impact.
About the role
Cardno ID is seeking an AP/AR Officer to join our International Development Asia Pacific Finance team in Manila.
Reporting to the ID AP Accountant in Manila, this role will support the recording and retrieving of financial details of the company, including maintaining financial records, processing payments, cash handling, and general housekeeping.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
Accounts Receivable
Apply payments from clients in the bank account to invoices in BST accounting system
Follow up with Debtors on payment of their account proactively and as requested by Project Managers, to ensure overdue payments are kept to a minimum.
Research and resolve payment discrepancies
Generate and mail Debtors Statements
Maintain Debtor database in BST
File and archive Debtor paperwork
Accounts Payable
Review and verify invoices
Process paperwork and invoices into system against projects and general accounts
Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments for AUD, GBP and other foreign currency creditors
Reconcile cash advances and expense claims.
Reconcile invoices to the supplier statements every month and resolve payment enquiries and general enquiries from suppliers.
Maintain the Creditor database in BST
Maintain bank account details and payment terms of creditors
File and archive Creditor paperwork.
Process Supplier Credit Applications.
Other Duties
Process AP and AR journals through the BST system
Manage company credit cards
Assist with month end GL closing i.e. bank reconciliations
Assist with half and end of year audit queries
Assist the Finance Manager in ad hoc duties as required
This is a great opportunity to step into your next role with excellent team support, and a competitive salary.
About you
The successful candidate will possess a 2 or 3 years of proven and demonstrated experience with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and a tertiary qualification in Accounting and/or relevant degree. Further, your experience and selection criteria should also include:
Experience with posting journals
Experience with making foreign currency payments favorable
Knowledge of large ERP systems, experience with BST advantageous.
Intermediate level of Excel and proficient with other MS Office programs
Excellent organization and time management skills.
High level of interpersonal skills.
Strong Attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong analytical skills
Ability to meet deadlines
How to apply?
We welcome your interest in joining the Cardno team. Apply by submitting your resume and covering letter providing a detailed response to the relevant experience above.
Applications close Thursday, 8th October 2020. Kindly note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and advised of next steps in the recruitment and selection process.
Why join Cardno?
Cardno offers meaningful opportunities for each individual member of our team to grow, make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally.
By joining Cardno, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
Other information
Cardno is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment and may include relevant criminal record checks.
Cardno is committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection and bribery prevention. We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All Cardno staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.