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Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in Accounts Payable in a multinational, BPO, shared service, or global company
  • Fluent English communication and ability to work with diverse cultures
  • Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and accounting systems (preferably NetSuite or SAP)

Requirements:

  • Process and upload invoices and employee expense data; input data into the AP system; ensure accurate coding, validation, and vendor setup; ensure compliance with audit, tax requirements and internal policies
  • Manage payments: enter payment instructions for invoices and expenses (wire/ACH); schedule, authorize, and execute payments; coordinate with treasury/banking for international payments, considering exchange rates and methods; maintain internal controls (segregation of duties)
  • Carry out the compliance review of travel reports submitted by staff worldwide; ensure alignment with the global travel policy and respond to travel report owners
  • Generate and analyze AP reports and KPIs; identify opportunities for automation and process improvements; collaborate with procurement, finance, and IT; participate in cross-functional projects as AP SME

Job description

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Associate-Accounts Payable . The Senior Associate-Accounts Payable will be a member of the Global ISS Accounts Payable Finance Team based in Manila.  The role involves carrying out AP tasks independently and will report to the Global VP-Accounts Payable.

If you are a team player, detail oriented, and hardworking we invite you to join our team. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities:

  • File and sort all incoming invoices, correspondence and any other backup documentations

  • Prepare & upload the invoices in the system

  • Input of invoice data/employee expense data and uploading onto the Accounts Payable system

  • Implement efficient workflows for invoice routing, coding, and approval to minimize processing time and errors.

  • Prepare vendor set up for new vendors and employees

  • Ensure all vendor claims/employee expense claims meet Audit, Customs & Tax requirements and comply with ISS’s internal policies and procedures

  • Procedure checks in connection with invoice/employee expense validity, account coding and validation of authorized signatures.

  • Enter payment instructions for invoices and employee expenses via wire transfer or ACH

  • File and keep track documents/emails in the relevant workspace

  • Familiarity with the global travel policy of ISS Inc.

  • Ensure all AP enquiries are dealt with to a satisfactory outcome whilst maintaining a high level of customer service with both internal employees and external suppliers

  • Carry out the compliance review of Travel reports submitted by staff worldwide

  • Correspond with travel report owners worldwide regarding the travel report policy and their reports

  • Manage the payment process, including scheduling, initiation, and execution of payments to vendors according to established payment terms.

  • Coordinate with treasury and banking partners to execute international payments securely and efficiently, considering factors such as exchange rates and payment methods.

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements for payment processing, including segregation of duties and authorization procedures.

  • Continuously assess accounts payable processes and identify opportunities for optimization, automation, and streamlining.

  • Leverage technology solutions such as invoice automation, electronic invoicing, and vendor portals to improve process efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and controls related to accounts payable processes.

  • Generate and analyze accounts payable reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor departmental performance and identify trends.

  • Collaborate with other departments such as procurement, finance, and IT to streamline end-to-end financial processes and resolve interdepartmental issues.

  • Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives that impact accounts payable operations, such as system implementations, process improvements, and compliance initiatives.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on accounts payable matters and provide guidance and support to stakeholders across the organization.

  • Certain amount of flexibility in the working time may be required at times, in order to cater to internal clients in different time zones.

  • Any ad hoc responsibilities as and when required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

  • At least 10 years of professional experience in an Accounts Payable position in a multinational, BPO, Shared Service, or any global company.

  • Ability to communicate in English fluently

  • Well organized and capable of working with minimum supervision

  • Good with numbers, attentive to details and able to prioritize

  • Able to work confidently with IT applications like Excel, Outlook, Accounting Systems, preferably NetSuite or SAP

  • Team player and can work effectively with diverse cultures in a global organization

Work Location & Schedule

  • Amenable in working at Makati City on a mid shift schedule (4:00PM - 1:00AM Manila)

  • Hybrid Work Arrangement (3 days' work onsite & 2 days' work from home per week): Benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid working model, combining the best of both remote and in-office work.

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

 

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

 

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

 

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. 

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com       

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/      

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).  All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. 

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