senior specialist, Accounts Payable (muntinlupa city)Essilor Shared Services Philippines Incorporated

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Specialist supports the Team Lead in the daily accounts payable processing that includes payment and reconciliation with the vendor's statement of account, handle supplier inquiries and other task that may be assign from time to time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Payable
Perform receipt of service invoice in MFG Pro based on approved invoices.
Review employee expense report in accordance with Travel and Expense Policy.
Review and confirm voucher registers.
Ensures Delegation of Authority (DOA) is updated and correct.
Review the payment selection register to ensure completeness of the payment batch.
Review payment batch register initiated by the specialist and seek approval from local finance for funding / uploading in online banking system;
Ensures that all payment batches are authorized on time and within the prescribed schedule.
Review weekly status report and coordinate with local finance to resolve identified issues.
Review and analyze the monthly accrual file and ensure that all items are accrued, and correct account codes has been assigned.
Monitors AP Aging Report.
Coordinates with customers for any query and/or disputes.
Coordinate with concerned department / local finance to check status of unpaid invoices.
Ownership in investigating and resolving any Accounts Payable items on the Cashbook.
Main liaison with ERP experts for the processes of AP and Payment
Carry out daily work in order to meet performance measures set in service level agreements between local entities and the FSSC.
Other related duties which may be assigned by immediate superior from time to time.
People Management
Supervise Specialist administratively (assign and delegate tasks/activities)
Help and support Team Lead / Supervisor in the performance evaluation of subordinates through Performance Review on a regular basis.
Drives conflict resolution of the personnel
Conduct coaching and mentoring to subordinates.
Initiate rewards and merit performance of subordinates
Conduct interviews to new staff and provide employee orientation.
Trains new AP Specialist
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Must Have:
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent.
Exposure with accounts payable or general accounting-related work experience
Knowledgeable with ERP Systems
Should have good analytical skills
Above average communication and interpersonal skills
Team player skills
Be able to work in a structured environment
Good people's skills
Excellent EXCEL skills