ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE
Position Summary
Point-of-care diagnostics is a growing and dynamic industry helping to improve clinical and economic outcomes globally. Abbott brings a variety of expert viewpoints on new innovations, insights, and impacts that are shaping the future of diagnostics around the world.
Global Business Services Philippines is part of Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (ARDx) Division. GBS has a global accountability to deliver an exceptional customer experience and create business value through compliance, standardization and data analytics. The GBS group fosters a collaborative, team focused and winning environment where employees are accountable and encouraged to develop themselves.
The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible in assisting in the Accounts Payable functions for the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics for APAC regions in compliance with all GAAP and regulations and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate with external vendors and assist with outstanding invoices
Receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
Reconcile external vendor statements: Research, analyze and resolve regular payment and vendor issues
Develop and maintain professional relationships with new vendors and handle all invoice status related inquiries
Build & maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external functions
Assist with the Accounts Payable month end close process
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
Ensure deadlines are met and issues resolved as necessary
Adheres to KPI/SLA requirements
Participate in cross-training with other team members
Other duties as assigned
Key Position Competencies
Ability to Multitask
Functional/Technical Skills
Time Management
Process Management
Action Oriented
Highly Motivated
Perseverance
Drive for Results
Interpersonal Suave
Customer Focus
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Experience and Skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related.
Preferably 2 years Accounts Payable or General Accounting experience required Education & Experience but Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply.
Has work experience with APAC regions is a plus.
Can speak and read JAPANESE Language
Must be knowledgeable about principles, practices, regulations and procedures as they relate to Accounts Payable
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills; Must have ability to communicate clearly and professionally
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, and Outlook
Fair fluency with Excel formulas and function
Knowledge of an ERP/Large Accounting package; SAP, Esker, & Coupa
