Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Procure to Pay Accountant

Accounts Payable/ReceivableConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMuntinlupa, Metro Manila, PhilippinesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
Two to four years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or Requisition-to-Pay/Procure-to-Pay functions is required.
Strong experience with ERP systems is required; Oracle is preferred.
Experience in a shared services or multinational environment is advantageous.
A good understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes is required.
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems is required.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.
Problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
Communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
A customer-focused and collaborative approach is required.
Experience dealing with clients is required.
Organizational and administrative skills are required.
Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility is required.
Ability to work independently is required.
A team-oriented and customer-service-oriented approach is required.
A focus on achieving results and continuous improvement is required.

Responsibilities

Review and process purchase-order-based invoices, including manual matching.
Process non-purchase-order invoices, including coding invoices to general ledger accounts or cost centers and routing them for approval.
Ensure timely settlement of vendor obligations and employee expense claims.
Monitor accounts payable aging and resolve outstanding issues.
Ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time in compliance with company policies and approval workflows.
Monitor, process, and resolve invoice exceptions, blocked invoices, and payment issues, including issues involving purchase-order references, price or quantity variances, general-ledger coding, tax discrepancies, and missing approvals.
Ensure proper accounting treatment of procurement and payables transactions.
Perform account reconciliations related to accounts payable, accruals, and supplier balances.
Support regular closing activities.
Record journal entries related to accruals, invoice adjustments, and other Requisition-to-Pay transactions.
Maintain internal controls and compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegation-of-authority requirements, and financial controls.
Maintain complete and accurate audit trails for transactions.
Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
Identify and escalate process risks, control issues, and policy violations.
Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and business units to resolve invoice and payment-related issues.
Participate in process-improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer service.
Support ERP system enhancements, testing, and implementation activities.
Assist in documenting procedures and updating process documentation.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite is nice to have.

Job Description

Accounts Payable Management

Review, verify and processing of PO based invoices (including manual matching).
Processing of non-PO based invoices (including proper coding of invoices to general ledger accounts/cost centers and routing for approval).
Ensure timely settlement of vendor obligations and employee expense claims.
Monitor accounts payable aging and resolve outstanding issues.
Ensure invoices are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and approval workflows.
Monitor, process and resolve invoice exceptions (incorrect or missing PO reference, price and quantity variance, incorrect GL coding, tax discrepancies, missing approval and etc.), blocked invoices, and payment issues.

Accounting & Financial Controls

Ensure proper accounting treatment of procurement and payables transactions.
Perform account reconciliations related to accounts payable, accruals, and supplier balances.
Support regular closing activities.
Record journal entries related to accruals, invoice adjustments, and other R2P transactions.
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.

Compliance & Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegation of authority requirements, and financial controls.
Maintain complete and accurate audit trails for all transactions.
Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
Identify and escalate process risks, control issues, or policy violations.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and business units to resolve invoices and payment-related issues.
Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer service.
Support ERP system enhancements, testing, and implementation activities.
Assist in documenting procedures and updating process documentation.

Qualifications

PROFILE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

2–4 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or Requisition-to-Pay/Procure-to-Pay functions.
Strong ERP system experience, preferably Oracle.
Experience in a shared services or multinational environment is an advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Good understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes.
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-focused and collaborative approach.

Additional Information

Experience in dealing with clients
Organized, with administrative skills
Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility
Able to work independently
Strong team player
Customer service oriented
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Detail oriented
Focus on achieving results and continuous improvement
Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 1878

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