Accounts Payable Specialist Korean Bilingual

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

At Abbott were committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years weve brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition diagnostics medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today 99000 of us are working to help people live not just longer but better in the more than 150 countries we serve.

Point-of-care diagnostics is a growing and dynamic industry helping to improve clinical and economic outcomes globally. Abbott brings you a variety of expert view points on new innovations insights and impacts that are shaping the future of diagnostics.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (ARDx) is part of Abbotts Diagnostics family of businesses bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

Position Summary

The position of STP - Accounts Payable Specialist is within our Corporate Finance Services Manila located at 11F Five Neo Building Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices resolving invoice discrepancies and supporting the smooth operation of the accounts payable function. This role is also responsible for extracting reports in preparation for management review.

Key Areas of Accountability :

• Email and Communication Management: Support on sending invoices from team mailboxes to Esker for processing. Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve inquiries and follow up on pending requests.
• Invoice Management: Receive review and process incoming invoices (both PO and non-PO) accurately and on time. Ensure invoices are correctly coded to appreciate general ledger accounts and cost centers
• Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve discrepancies proactively and escalate unresolved issues as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Vendor Creation and Amendment: Validate required information and ensure data accuracy before submission to the Vendor Master Data Team.
• Vendor Statement Reconciliation: Reconcile external vendor statements researching analyzing and resolving complex payment and vendor issues specific to regions regulations and practices.
• Accrual Account Reconciliation: Assist with reconciliation of Accounts Payable Accrual accounts ensuring accuracy and compliance with region-specific accounting standards.
• Month-End Close Process: Assist with the Accounts Payable month-end close process ensuring all invoices are process on time.
• Deadline Management: Ensure deadlines are met and issues resolved as necessary considering time zone differences and regional holidays.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and suggest process improvements.
• Relationships: Build and maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external functions.
• Audit Support: Provide support during internal or external audits by supplying required records and clarifications.
• Monthly Reporting: Prepare month-end report and metrics preparation for management review.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in Accounting or other relevant Business or Finance experience.

Competencies required:

• Korean language proficiency is required. Read Write Speak
• Must be proficient in MS Excel Word and Outlook
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proven organizational skills
• Highly motivated reliable accurate and able to work independently
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels within the organization both domestic and internationally
• Motivated team-oriented self-starter with the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business or Finance or a related field.
• Has work experience with APAC regions is a plus but not required.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Accounts Payable & Receivables Credit & Collection & Payroll

DIVISION:

IFO International Finance

LOCATION:

Philippines > Taguig City : Five/Neo Building

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1