SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:
As a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant (Japanese Speaker) you will be responsible for managing daily financial transactions ensuring timely processing and validation of invoices. This includes matching Purchase Orders and Goods Receipts resolving invoice discrepancies and handling inquiries from complex suppliers and stakeholders. Additionally the role involves reviewing and reconciling supplier accounts preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Compliance with company policies accounting standards and audit requirements is essential along with performing assigned ad hoc activities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Perform day to day financial transactions including timely and accurate processing and validation of invoices.
- Ensure that Purchase Orders (PO) and Goods Receipts (GR) are properly matched and processed (3way/2way match).
- Verify investigate and handle invoice discrepancies and invoices on hold for assigned entities and suppliers.
- Complete problem resolution analyze aging reporting and open GR report to solve pending issues.
- Handle and resolve inquiries from complex suppliers and stakeholders.
- Work cross functionally to resolve any invoice/payment issues.
- Review and reconcile complex and critical supplier statement of accounts against companys records.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliation at month end for the assigned accounts.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing projects
- Compliance to prescribed to company policies accounting standard procedures and audit or SOX requirements
- Perform ad hoc activities as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accountancy Management Accounting Financial Management Business Management or a related field of study.
- Japanese Speaker with 3 to 6 years of professional experience in Accounts Payable function.
- Industry exposure in Shared Service setup is highly preferred.
System & Application Requirements:
- Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems particularly Oracle Cloud or SAP.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Microsoft Excel.
Skills & Competency Requirements:
- Understanding on Source to Pay business process.
- Familiarity with accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in reconciliation and reporting.
- Ability to make clear logical decisions based on facts taking into consideration the big picture long and short term effects and exercising sound judgment when handling complaints confidential and sensitive issues.
- Ability to deliver consistent positive results through influencing coordinating and managing the efforts of others.
- Ability to quickly develop relationships of trust and confidence with a variety of people and personalities at all levels within an organization.
- Ability to effectively multitask and work collaboratively in a fastpaced team environment or even in a Work from home set up.
Other Requirements:
- Open to employment opportunities in Binan City Laguna CALABARZON Philippines.
- Open to a temporary remote work arrangement.
- Open to a dayshift or work schedule.
Additional Information :
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees our company our customers and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging respect and contribution.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime