Accounts Payable Specialist (Mandarin Bilingual)

Gratitude Inc

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Accounts Payable Specialist (Mandarin Bilingual)

2-3 Year(s)

Manila (Taguig)

Job Description

Key Skills

Accounts Management pre purchase review Compliances Payment Execution Month end Closing

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Job title: Accounts Payable Specialist (Mandarin Bilingual)
Department: Finance & Accounting / Shared Services
Work Setup: Onsite in Aura, Taguig
Shift: Night shift, fixed weekends off
Salary Package: PHP 100,000 - PHP 105,000
Target Start Date: July 27th

Role Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable
processes for our Mandarin operations. This role requires a high degree of accuracy in
processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and resolving payment discrepancies. The
ideal candidate must possess strong accounting fundamentals and business-level fluency in
both Mandarin and English to communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders
in Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Accounts Payable Duties:
* Invoice Processing: Accurately review, code, and process high volumes of vendor invoices and employee expense reports within the company’s ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
* 3-Way Matching: Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders (PO), goods receipt, and invoices to ensure payment accuracy.
* Payment Execution: Prepare and execute weekly/monthly payment runs (wire transfers, ACH, checks) in accordance with company policies and vendor terms.
* Month-End Close: Assist with month-end closing activities, including AP accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
* Compliance: Ensure all transactions comply with internal auditing standards, local tax regulations, and corporate policies.

Bilingual Support & Vendor Management:
* Vendor Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for Japan-based vendors.
* Respond to inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, and account balances in professional Mandarin (written and verbal).
* Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing errors, misapplied payments, or missing invoices by collaborating with procurement and receiving departments.
* Translation Support: Translate AP-related documents, vendor communications, and process guidelines between Mandarin and English as needed.

Qualifications:

Nationality:
• Open to Filipino candidates (Native and Non-Native speakers are accepted)

Language and Communication:
* Business-level fluency in Mandarin (JLPT N1 or N2 preferred; strong N3 considered) with
excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills.
* Business-level fluency in English.
* Must be able to read, write, and speak Mandarin fluently

Experience & Education:
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
* 1 to 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or general
accounting.

Technical Skills:
* Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
* Familiarity with Mandarin business etiquette and corporate communication styles.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)
* Previous experience working in a Shared Services Center (SSC) or BPO environment.
* Understanding of Mandarin Consumption Tax (JCT) and withholding tax rules.

ANSWER THE SCREENING QUESTIONS:

1. What is your level of Mandarin language proficiency?
2. Nationality3. Highest educational attainment
4. How many years of experience do you have in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or General Accounting?
5. What ERP systems have you used?
6. Are you amenable to working onsite in Aura, Taguig on a permanent night shift schedule?
7. Last drawn salary
8. Salary expectations
9. Can you start immediately or on July 27th?

Role

Accounts Officer

Timings

Night Shift (Permanent)

Industry

Accounting / Finance

Work Mode

Work from office

Functional Area

Accounting / Tax / Company Secretary / Audit

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