Accounting Specialist

About the company:

Skyro is a fast-growing fintech company based in the National Capital Region, Philippines. Our mission is to transform the financial services landscape in the Philippines by offering fair and accessible digital financial products. We aim to provide user-friendly lending solutions and superior customer service to all sections of society, promoting financial inclusion and literacy. Founded in 2022 by a team of visionaries, we have the expertise and resources to build best-in-class consumer-centric fintech products.

Backed by Breeze Ventures, a global fintech company based in Singapore, our Philippine operations are powered by Advanced Finance Solutions, Inc. and Jungle Lending, Inc., both registered with the Philippine SEC. As we continue to expand, our team members will have the opportunity to contribute their expertise and talents to a promising international company. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable business and make a difference in the lives of millions of customers.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in accounting

· 1-2 years in accounts payable or related field

· Strong understanding of General Ledger system and Accounts Payable processing

· Strong organizational, analytical and recording skills

· Detail oriented and keen to detail

· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities:

I. Invoice Processing & Payment Preparation:

• Process a high volume of invoices with accuracy and efficiency, including:
• Matching invoices to purchase orders (POs) and receiving documents.
• Coding invoices to the correct general ledger (GL) accounts.
• Validating the completeness of all required supporting documentation according to finance policy before routing for approval.
• Tallies and verifies the details of Request For Payments (RFPs) against all relevant supporting documents, such as POs, official receipts, invoices, quotations, cash advance requests, liquidations, vendor agreements, and other source documents.
• Ensures proper authorization and approval for all invoices and payment requests prior to processing in the accounting system.
• Prepares and processes daily wire transfers.
• Facilitates check printing for payments made via check if needed.
• Pays employee cash advances, reimbursements, and liquidations, including revolving funds.
• Processes manual payments related to loan disbursements (e.g., failed disbursements).
• Promptly posts all disbursements to the Odoo system daily and performs weekly reconciliation of disbursements with bank statements.

II. Vendor Management:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date vendor records, including:
• Setting up new vendors.
• Updating contact information.
• Managing payment terms.
• Ensuring accurate tax identification numbers.
• Conducts vendor checking and investigation based on submitted quotations and vendor documents.
• Responds to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and invoice discrepancies.

III. Discrepancy Resolution & Communication:

• Investigates and resolves discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents.
• Coordinates with relevant Points of Contact (PICs) to obtain missing or incomplete documentation for disbursement requests.
• Acts as a bridge between the Accounts Payable team and other departments regarding company disbursement policies.
• Assists in the resolution of issues related to invoice processing.

IV. Record Keeping & Compliance:

• Monitors, tracks, and maintains a comprehensive database of all disbursement requests, ensuring daily updates.
• Maintains and follows a schedule or calendar for critical payments, including utilities and recurring bills.
• Files and maintain hard copies of all monthly disbursements in the Finance filing cabinet in sequential order based on invoice date.
• Scans and saves soft copies of all bank statements into the Finance Drive.
• Acts as the gatekeeper for all Accounts Payable-related documents.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures related to accounts payable processes.

V. Month-End & Process Improvement:

• Assists in the monthly closing of financial books, including preparing accruals and reconciliations.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable function.
• Assists with special projects as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned from time to time.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person