Manager, AP Operations

Let your career see new destinations and let it soar to new heights. A top airline company is hiring and providing exciting opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Asia’s First and Longest-Serving Airline
• Get a chance to enjoy travel perks for you and your family
• A collaborative work culture and environment

Who Are We Looking For?

• With Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or any equivalent
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable or General Ledger
• 2 years of people/team management experience in Finance Operations

What’s The Role All About?

As the Assistant Manager Payable Operation, you will lead a team and oversee the Payable Operation across Philippine Airlines: within and outside the Philippines. This role requires strong emphasis on stakeholder management, team leadership and continuous improvement of systems and processes and other proactive Vendor Payables activities. This position will be responsible for hiring, training and employee development; managing group workload and establishing priorities; ensuring existing policies procedures are followed; managing annual performance targets; creating and monitoring appropriate performance metrics. This position will also act as an escalation point in resolving complex outstanding issues with internal and external business partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily accounts payable process, including the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports. Ensure the delivery of Payable Operation Objectives is based on the principles of superior customer service, continuous improvement and best practices.
• Lead, mentor and develop team members through training, coaching and feedback on results.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal customers to ensure mutual goals are achieved. Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, and other departments to ensure alignment of payment schedules, processing and cashflow requirements.
• Builds and maintains strong relationship with Vendors ensuring prompt payment and addressing any billing or payment issues thereby increasing our negotiating leverage.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures that align with best practice and alignment with internal controls, tax legislation and accounting standards. Continually assess and improve Accounts Payable processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy and scalability.
• In partnership with Procurement, negotiate favorable payment terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Oversee the AP month-end closing process, including the preparation of reports, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Actively participate in projects and act as the subject matter expert for all impacted accounts payable processes and systems on these projects