AP Invoice Analyst

Company Description

Aboitiz Foods is an integrated regional food and agribusiness company dedicated to creating a high-performance culture anchored on our time-honored values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility. Through the collective strengths of our subsidiaries, Pilmico and Gold Coin, we believe in sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal. 

We are constantly improving and optimizing our processes by integrating the value chain around Asia. We leverage our sector expertise and capabilities to deliver quality every time. With our world-class technology and culture of constant innovation, we devote ourselves to serving you better.

At Aboitiz Foods, we embrace change and inspire innovation, leading the way in food and agribusiness solutions. Join us as we shape the future of food in Asia and build a culture where, together, we nourish the future.

https://www.aboitizfoods.com/

Job Description

The AP Invoice Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate, thorough, and timely processing of all invoices and employee-related non-payroll payments in accordance with relevant company policies, procedures, guidelines, and service level agreements (SLAs) set by the Accounts Payable Central Processing (APCP) to maintain compliance and support efficient operations.

Invoice Processing

• Processes invoices, billing statements, non-payroll expense reports, cash advances, and other payment requests in accordance with established policies, procedures, work instructions, and SLAs
• Records payable entries in the ERP system, ensuring correct allocation to cost centers, GL accounts, and application of VAT, withholding tax, or prepayment where necessary
• Executes AP controls rigorously, including 3-way or 2-way matching, invoice workflow approvals, and expense validation
• Generates payment proposals and reviews items for accuracy and completeness, coordinating with the AP Payment Processing Team to meet cut-off deadlines

Compliance

• Checks compliance of company expenses to internal policies and tax regulations, including verifying supporting documentation and monitoring expense limits
• Adheres to SLAs regarding the accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing and AP entry recording

Payable Management

• Monitors outstanding open invoices and conducts regular clean-up of pending items to maintain an accurate AP ledger
• Communicates promptly with suppliers or employees about payment issues to ensure efficient tracking and resolution
• Reviews resolutions thoroughly before reprocessing any invoices or payment requests ensuring formal approvals are secured for any exceptions or deviations
• Identifies, supports, and implements process improvement initiatives within the AP function to enhance operational effectiveness

AP Reporting

• Supports regular coordination meetings with stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Department SPOCs, and key suppliers, to address concerns and improve processing efficiency

Food Safety

• Complies with quality, Halal, health and food safety policy, standards and regulations of the company
• Responsible for reporting problems related to Halal, food safety & quality management system to identified authorities

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively participates in all company programs and activities under quality improvement, safety & security, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, risk management etc. 
• Performs other related tasks as may be assigned by the Team Leader

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any equivalent course.
• At least two (2) years of operational experience in Accounts Payable/ Accounting / Audit
• Experience working in a business process outsourcing/ shared services organization environment
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is desired
•  Knowledge in accounting standards and management principles related to AP process
• Proficiency in the use and navigation of ERP system preferably SAP
• Proficiency in the use of GSuite or MS Office applications
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• High attention to details
• Good written and communication skills
• Independent, takes initiative, and self-driven (requires minimal supervision)

Additional Information

• Willing to be assigned in Capas, Tarlac 
• Hybrid work set-up

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