Junior Accounts Payable Assistant

About Garrets International 

Garrets International  is a part of the Wrist Group. It is an experienced, always exploring maritime service partner operating in more than 700 ports and serving 35,000 seafarers worldwide. For more than 30 years, we have provided full service of provision and stores, persistently fuelling better lives on board vessels across the globe. A better life at sea is tied to health and responsibility. It is about ease; ease of mind and ease of use. Our worldwide services – powered by technology and decades of know-how – provide transparency, insight and speed making it easy to do business at competitive prices. That’s why our customers trust us to deliver on board, on time and on budget. We partner closely with all our customers on budget management, nutrition guidance, chef education and food waste reduction. It all starts on board. 

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Job Description

Garrets International Manila is looking for a  Junior Accounts Payable Assistant  to join the finance team. You will be assisting in managing the accounts payable functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all transactions.

What you'll be doing:

Invoice Processing

• Ensure correct, complete, and timely processing of vendor invoices within defined SLA and KPI.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of data while adhering to established processes and procedures.
• Diligently follow the standard procedure on processing of invoices to ensure prompt, timely payments to vendors

Coordination and Communication

• Regularly communicate with internal teams to ensure deliverables are complete, correct, and meeting deadlines.
• Provide prompt responses to inquiries and requests, facilitating immediate resolution of invoice issues.
• Establish effective working relationships with relevant business teams to ensure timely and accurate processing 

Support

• Provide backup support to other staff during their absence, ensuring continuity of operations.
• Adjust work or shift schedules as necessary to meet business needs and maintain operational efficiency.
• Escalate issues of concern 
• Support Accounts Payable process improvement and automation initiatives and identify opportunities to streamline process and maximize efficiencies

Adhoc Tasks

• Perform other assignments as delegated by the supervisor and department head, contributing to the overall objectives of the department or organization

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree Graduate in Accounts, Finance or any related field
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply  
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite especially in MS Excel
• Has good communication skills
• Has strong attention to detail
• Has good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative and a good team player
• Strong interpersonal skills

Location:  Times Plaza Building, UN Avenue, corner Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila 

Work Set-Up:  On-site