Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable Supervisor Join to apply for the Accounts Payable Supervisor role at ACCA Careers . The Accounts Payable Supervisor acts as a member of the local finance leadership team within CFS Manila hub and effectively supports Accounts Payable through daily operations management, coaching, problem solving, and process improvement. The Supervisor represents Accounts Payable while working with various internal and external customers. Responsibilities include overseeing a variety of Accounts Payable processes such as invoice verification and posting; payment processing, reconciliation, and clearing; sub‑ledger month/quarter/year‑end procedures, reporting, accruals and reconciliation; Concur travel and expense review and approvals; vendor reconciliation and invoice‑related tax and bank processing compliance; process enablement for automation; and exception handling. The Supervisor ensures ongoing compliance with procedures, implements continuous improvement, assesses employee productivity and quality, and provides first‑level escalation for issue handling and resolution. The position is responsible for adherence to corporate policies, SLAs, country‑specific policies and regulatory requirements for each supported country, and collaboration with CFS hub counterparts and stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities Supervise, coach, and develop a team of STP/AP Specialists and Associates. Monitor daily deliverables and ensure timely execution of invoice processing (PO and non‑PO), Concur reconciliations, and vendor requests. Assist in issue resolution with internal contributors or external parties. Perform, facilitate, and review day‑to‑day disbursements operations within the Shared Services. Provide support for team members in problem‑solving and general information. Act as first level of escalation matrix protocol for issue resolution and handling. Ensure processing is performed within standards and allows for service level attainment. Direct oversight of reporting and month‑end close activities, including month‑end activities, dashboard and checklist preparation. Support month‑end report and metrics preparation for management review. Lead team activities to develop clearly defined, achievable goals. Capture and review scorecard KPIs and measurement outcomes on a daily, weekly, and periodic basis. Lead continuous process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies/trends and providing actionable resolutions. Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and IT on process alignment. Work closely with internal stakeholders and STP Global Process Owner team to prioritize and target exceptions for improvement/elimination. Adhere to internal controls, company policies and approval matrix. Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and information. Create, update and implement job‑related SOPs. Train and develop new hires, monitor progress and performance. Act as back‑up for Accounts Payable Manager. Perform other duties as assigned. Core Competencies Excellent attention to detail and proven organizational skills. Strong functional and technical skills. Decision quality. Problem solving. Priority setting and time management. Process management. Drive for results. Delegation. Critical thinking and continuous improvement mindset. Customer focus. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree holder in Business, Finance, Accounting or Industrial Engineering. At least 2 years of people management experience. 6–8 years of relevant STP/Accounts Payable experience (3rd‑party payables and employee reimbursement) in a complex multi‑country shared‑services environment. Experience in regional and/or multi‑country support (preferably Asia Pacific). Experience with SAP, Esker, COUPA or other enterprise systems (advantage). Strong English communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external parties at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Attentiveness to detail and desire for continuous improvement. Experience with data analytics desired. Experience with D&B desired. Willingness to report onsite. Willingness to work shifting schedule preferably APAC Shift (8 AM – 5 PM). Equal Opportunity Employer An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Additional Information For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below. Senior Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Accounting / Auditing and Finance Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr