Accounts Payable Specialist
This role is responsible to manage all Accounts Payable (AP) processing activities and ensure that they are performed accurately, efficiently and in compliance with JTI policies and procedures. To deliver stable, predictable and reliable core services that meets Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements with the Entities.
What will you do?
Processing of AP transactio
nsDaily tasks: Check incoming vendor docu
ments for compliance to statutory/legal requirements as per GBS docu
mentations, market guidelines and delta checklists. Perform appropriate GL account coding for invoice posting, wher
e required. Return/clarify with entity authorized persons/vendors on any invoices or MyRequest templates that are invalid for processing or have missing information. Process invoices and MyRequest templates into SAP. Complete all clearings, check payment proposal reports, closely mo
nitor and resolve rejected MyRequests in a timely manner.Manage the Query Tool to ensure that incoming and outgoing queries are attended and completed as per SLA requirements. This also includes downloading of E-invoices and supporting docu
ments, and save into dedicated shared folder for further processing by DM.Co
nsistently perfom AP processing in accordance to GBS docu
mentations and highlight to Team Lead if any updates are required in a timely manner.docu
ment Management tasks (per time
table):Receiving, sorting, scanning and archving of hard copy invoices (and supporting docs as applicable) for markets/countries in scopeMo
nthly tasks: Ensure all received docu
ments are validated, scanned, tracked, and filed in accordance with mo
nth end closing timelines.Co
ntrol and Compliance to policies & procedures: Ensure compliance to Global Operating Guidelines, policies and procedures. This is achieved by adhering to Corporate policies and procedures, GBS procedures and internal guidelines; and also ensuring that Entities adhere to Corporate and GBS policies and procedures.JSOX: Respo
nsible for executing and evidencing any JSOX controls wher
e the AP Specialist is identified as the co
ntrol owner in the JSOX GRM, ensuring compliance to these controls and they are executed timely and in full compliance with JSOX GRM to meet internal/external audit standards.Analytical, Reporting and Process ImprovementAnalytical and Reporting: Respo
nsible to prepare routine reports and analysis that are high quality, accurate and timely. To prepare additio
nal reports at the request of the GBS Team Leader / GBS CPM, wher
e required. To perform vendor reco
nciliation and audit co
nfirmations when necessary/requested by Markets.Process improvements: Co
ntinuously review current processes and also mo
nitor performance ba
sed on KPI/performance metrics being reported on mo
nthly basis in order to identify and discuss with GBS Team Leader / GBS Center Process Manager on the potential areas for improvements.Support to Team, Other Process Teams and ProjectsProvide support: To provide assistance and support to the GBS Team Leader / GBS CPM to ensure that the objectives and targets of the team are met. To support other AP Specialists within the team so as to achieve high level of teamwork during docu
ment processing and resolving AP related issues. Wher
e required, to participate and provide support in cross functio
nal activities within the GBS, Corporate and GBS projects and initiatives.Support to Markets/EntitiesProvide support: Demo
nstrate commitment to achieve service excellence and be customer focused; and ensure timely communication and resolution of queries/issues. Provide good support to Markets/Entities by developing knowledge of the entity's business and operatio
nal needs and provide expert advise/solution on AP related matters.
Who are we looking for?
Diploma / university degree in accounting or other relevant field.Minimum of 2 years in accounting related role. Experiences in accounts and similar capacity in finance shared services.Fluent English, knowledge of the languages of the countries within GBS scope is a plusBe open minded, positive thinking and see the opportunities for change. High attention to details, flexible attitude and quickly reacts and adapts to changing requirements. Able to meet tight deadlines.docu
ment/Data Management - The ability to develop data architecture, practices and procedures dealing with data, including data maintenance, protection, delivery and quality. Direct & Indirect Tax Accounting - Understanding of tax technical positions to translate into accounting terms and docu
ment for accounting requirements is a plus. Accounting skills - Has the ability to interpret and analyze simple to complex journal entries (Debit / Credit). Understanding and applying professio
nal accounting standards and principles such as IFRS is a plus. Internal Co
ntrol Enviro
nment - Ability to apply and remediate sound financial governance principles including internal controls and J-Sox. Enterprise Structure - Understanding of interrelatio
nships between various compo
nents of JTI enterprise structure such as company codes, plants, storage locations and structures involving SAP objects like CC, Profit center etc. Technical skills - Competent in MS office applications and SAP.Must be willing to work on a fixed-term (temporary) contract.
What's in it for you?
Work at our JTI office in McKinley, Taguig (hybrid).Be part of a truly internatio
nal and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified companyFind out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies (JT), a leading international tobacco company. With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, JTI markets world renowned brands and has operations in more than 120 countries with significant growth through the commitment of our internationally diverse workforce of 45,000 people.We’re JTI, and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. We’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in more than 120 countries, and how we’ve grown from 40 to 5,000+ employees with 38 branch offices and 3 entities (Market, AMC, & GBS) in the Philippines.But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. And JTI is a company where people are the difference. We believe in their freedom to choose, think, and be themselves every day, and this makes us stronger as a business.That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. And why we’ve been recognized as INVESTORS IN PEOPLE for the 3rd time in Philippines.Times have changed, and we have introduced new tools at JTI that will help start your career with us without having to leave the house. Our application process and interviews can be handled online. And even your first working day, and every day until life gets back to normal.