senior ACCOUNTS PAYABLE officerKMC Solutions

Functional Overview:
The Senior Accounts Payable Officer role is to provide a high level of effective and efficient Accounts Payable (AP) services for businesses within a shared service center environment. The role will provide the support to the business and finance function with a key focus on improvement to purchase ledger process in advance of a move to an automated invoice and expense system, processing vendor invoices, cost review and expense reconciliation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for direct supervision of the Accounts Payable Team
Perform AP related duties in accordance with the cyclical calendar for processing supplier invoices, employee related expense claims and third-party payments.
Respond to supplier account queries and resolve any invoice discrepancies in a professional manner.
Deliver a high standard of customer service to businesses and suppliers.
Manage payment of suppliers in accordance with payment terms.
Ensure timely payment of invoices to avoid penalties and service disruptions.
Produce monthly AP reconciliation reports and ensure these reconcile to supplier statements if required.
Assist with month end closing reports and reconciliations.
Assist in all Finance, BOD and Management (Mancom) reports.
Point of Contact for NetSuite Migration for overall Accounts Payable process.
Regularly monitor the completeness and accuracy of supplier records and master files.
Identify and communicate with management opportunities for improvement in processes, workflow.
Monitors team metrics to provide guidance to team members and suggest actions for improvement.
Coach and guide less experienced employees in query resolution;
Support others in the resolution of complex matters.
Demonstrate and encourage a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Attending team and other meetings.
Practice courteous assertiveness with all interactions.
Demonstrate the behaviors expected from the team and customers.
Provide strong emphasis on providing 'needs based' customer service.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending trainings and seminars.
Reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks
Escalate matters to management as appropriate.
Ensuring that the ISO process of Accounts Payable is in line with the Goals of company.
Practice courteous assertiveness with all interactions
Adhere to departmental confidentiality and compliance standards.
Performs other accounting tasks and projects required to support Accounting Department.
Minimum Competencies:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Well organized with the ability to prioritize workloads
Ability to work well with others; a desire to be part of a team
Effective organization skills with the ability to prioritize
Flexible and adaptable attitude amidst an environment of constant change
Working knowledge of AP principles, practices and regulations. Ability and experience in working with and meeting key performance targets
Strong attention to detail
Coaching and supportive attitude toward colleagues and new employees
Customer focused- asks questions of customers to clarify needs, delivers to meet those needs, follow-ups on customer enquiries promptly and professionally.
Establishes strong relationships across the range of KMC Group businesses, corporate functions and external agencies
Enjoys problem-solving and seeking answers or solutions to issues- will investigate and look for alternatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
4+ years' experience in the large volume or Accounts Payable field
Strong people interaction and relationship building skills
Sound data entry and administration experience
Advanced MS Office skills, with high degree of confidence in MS Excel
Experience using financial systems including Netsuite System
KMC Careers
If you're a rockstar at what you do and looking to be a part of our amazing story, we want to hear from you!
We offer attractive salaries and benefits plus you get to work in some of the Philippines' best flexible workspaces. Our employees also get to enjoy exclusive discounts, rewards and freebies, and invites to our monthly events. We are always recruiting for roles in IT & Development, Marketing, Business Administration, HR & Recruitment and Legal & Finance Roles.
KMC provides quality employment opportunities for job-seekers looking for a career that is both challenging and fulfilling. We are also committed to providing equal opportunities at every selection stage. We do not discriminate due to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, and religion.
Work with Us. Grow with Us.
KMC Solutions offers a variety of career opportunities in Metro Manila, Cebu and Clark & Iloilo. We are always looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make their next big career move.
Our Culture
At KMC, we foster an inclusive and positive workplace for all. We push our members to succeed in everything they do through our collaborative work environment. We encourage our community to work hard and reach their full potential while delivering results that matter for our members and you as professionals.
We host amazing and quality events and implement people-centric policies to work flexibly. We ensure that everyone in our expansive network is engaged, from our internal employees and those who work on behalf our offshore partners.
Life within KMC: Work Hard Party Harder
At KMC, we work hard and we are committed to putting our best foot forward in everything we do. Everyone is encouraged to be an individual while also working for the collective good of the KMC Community. We believe mistakes are opportunities and that you should not present a solution without a problem.
We also know when hard work deserves to be recognized so we reward our employees with monthly parties, free trips and much much more!