Accounts Payable Asst. Manager

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with experience in accounts payable? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy managing a team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Travel + Leisure Global Support Services Philippines is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant Manager to join our team. As an Accounts Payable Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the accounts payable process and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payments.

Responsibilities

• Invoice processing, expense reimbursement and supplier reconciliation production management, including capacity and demand planning based on invoice inbox volume analysis.
• Supervises direct reports in the processing tasks assigned and ensure they are delivered in an efficient manner and completed in accordance with the Service Level Agreements (SLA). Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and other payment requests.
• Plans and prepares specific tasks, contingency plans and works schedules of employees ensuring coverage in key tasks of the team.
• Resolves escalated business related concerns or queries and manages these to completion within turn-around time.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and Operating Units.
• Review and generates Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reports and track team performance in accordance with the SLAs.
• Oversee month-end activities and ensures accurate and timely submission of reports.
• Evaluates and discusses job performance with staff and trains or arranges training to be provided.
• Addresses performance or behavioral issues of staff and recommends appropriate corrective action.
• Assists in the review, development and implementation of process improvements or amendments within key areas.
• Partnering with Accounts Payable Manager to support strategic initiatives.
• Participates in process migration, creation of Standard Operating Procedure/Process Workflow and Users Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Display innovation through inspiring, creating and improving processes and products.
• Research, track and report back on all campaigns to determine successes and areas for improvement. Work towards a level of constant improvement and growth in all areas of the accounts payable department.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve payment-related issues and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Assist in developing and implementing accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Supervise and train accounts payable staff, providing guidance and support.
• Participates in and perform special tasks and projects that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of (3) years’ Accounts Payable experience
• Previous experience in accounts payable, preferably in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Experience managing data in large ERP systems, PeopleSoft or Oracle preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (Ex. Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Charts and Graphs etc.)
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed, positive and ethical role model. Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor at all times with suppliers, internal customers and co-workers.

Benefits

For the selected candidate, we offer:

• Career advancement and learning and development opportunities
• Rewards & Recognition
• Competitive Health insurance with Dental Coverage
• Discounted hotel and resort stay at Wyndham properties
• A fun and fantastic work environment that includes exciting activities and events
• Occupational Health and Safety Compliant Workplace