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 invoicesReceiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.Reconcile external vendor statements: Research, analyze and resolve regular payment and vendor issuesDevelop and maintain professional relationships with new vendors and handle all invoice status related inquiriesBuild & maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external functionsAssist with the Accounts Payable month end close processProtects organization's value by keeping information confidentialEnsure deadlines are met and issues resolved as necessaryAdheres to KPI/SLA requirementsParticipate in cross-training with other team membersOther duties as assigned

Key Position Competencies

Ability to MultitaskFunctional/Technical SkillsTime ManagementProcess ManagementAction OrientedHighly MotivatedPerseveranceDrive for ResultsInterpersonal SuaveCustomer 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 LanguageMust be knowledgeable about principles, practices, regulations and procedures as they relate to Accounts PayableMust have excellent communication and customer service skills; Must have ability to communicate clearly and professionallyMust be proficient in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, and OutlookFair fluency with Excel formulas and functionKnowledge of an ERP/Large Accounting package; SAP, Esker, & Coupa