Accounts Payable Team Lead

ISTA Solutions, an outsourcing/offshoring company, is in search of an experienced Accounting Team Lead to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals, who prioritize employee satisfaction and work-life balance. At ISTA Solutions, we pride ourselves on creating a culture focused on long-term success and life-long learning. We're looking for a team player who is ready to contribute to our mission, just like you!

Responsibilities:

Team Supervision & Leadership:

• Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of 15 Accounts Payable Agents responsible for processing invoices and payments across multiple facilities.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set individual and team goals, and provide coaching to enhance team performance.
• Facilitate training for new hires and provide ongoing development to improve skills and knowledge of accounts payable best practices.
• Ensure proper workload distribution among team members to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and deadlines.

Invoice Processing & Payment Management:

• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of invoices for multiple facilities, ensuring they comply with company policies and contract terms.
• Approve and verify the accuracy of payments, ensuring proper documentation and appropriate authorization for disbursements.
• Ensure that all payment cycles, including vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and other accounts payable transactions, are executed accurately and promptly.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare and review weekly/monthly accounts payable reports, identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting standards.
• Assist with audits (internal and external), providing necessary documentation and explanations for accounts payable transactions.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve the accounts payable workflow, identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions to streamline operations.
• Implement best practices and technologies to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the accounts payable process.

Vendor & Internal Stakeholder Relations:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated vendor inquiries, resolving payment issues, and addressing disputes promptly and professionally.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Proven experience managing a team of at least 10-15 agents in a fast-paced, multi-facility environment
• Hands-on Accounts Payable experience is an Advantage
• Knowledgeable on various financial reports
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willing to work onsite in Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong
• Amenable working night shift

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Health Insurance with free dependents*
• 10%-night differential
• Attendance Bonus
• Paid time off
• Convertible to cash leave credits
• Performance Appraisal
• Work-life balance
• A focus on growing your career path with us
• We encourage you to follow your passions and learn new skills

Our commitment to you

• Strong culture and values-driven leadership
• We create opportunities for you to learn and grow at any stage of your career
• Continuous learning and innovation
• We foster an all inclusive environment where everyone thrives