Accountant

This is a great opportunity for an Accountant who wants to join a diverse and global team.

Company Profile:

Our client is a global supply chain solutions company with over 160 years of experience in commodity trading. The company provides procurement, logistics, trade finance, price risk management, market analysis, and sustainability solutions across the food, beverage, packaging, and energy sectors. Combining industry expertise with digital innovation, our client helps multinational and local businesses manage their supply chains efficiently and sustainably, with a strong focus on innovation, responsible growth, and long-term partnerships.

Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:

As an Accountant, you will manage accounts payable and payment processing, support cash flow forecasting and treasury activities, monitor foreign exchange, and assist with month-end closing and financial reporting. You will work closely with the local and regional finance teams to ensure accurate financial records, efficient processes, and continuous improvements to the company’s finance systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable and Payment Processing:

• Manage accounts payable activities for the Philippine entity, including invoice matching, coding, posting, and payment execution.
• Use banking platforms to upload payments and support payment processing.
• Monitor aged payables and ensure payments are made in accordance with agreed credit terms while optimizing working capital.
• Coordinate with suppliers, clients, and the Operations team regarding accounts payable requirements.
• Manage physical and hard-copy documentation required for local payment processes, including notarized documents where necessary.
• Use the company’s systems to review invoices and support the registration and verification of counterparties before payments are made.
• Cash Flow and Treasury
• Support working capital management through monitoring of receivables, payables, and inventory-related cash movements.
• Prepare and maintain short-term and medium-term cash flow forecasts, providing regular updates to management and presenting forecasts to the Regional Financial Controller.
• Monitor cash movements and payments related to physical commodity transportation and inventory.
• Coordinate with the Singapore finance team and other relevant stakeholders on cash flow, treasury, and cash management requirements.
• Provide relevant financial information to support regional cash management and treasury activities.