Manager, Accounts Payable

POSITION TITLE: MANAGER-ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (AP)

REPORTING TO: Director-Shared Services Cebu

LOCATION: Cebu, Philippines

Summary Description:

Working with an emerging shared services organization, the AP Manager is responsible for leading and supporting a Dover business segment’s end to end processing of account payables. This role is responsible for managing the whole accounts payable team comprising of Invoice Processing, Invoice Holds & Issues, Payments and Vendor Management to ensure accurate and timely handling processing of payables for a specified Dover business segment. As an AP Manager, you will also be responsible for investigating and correcting escalated issues while maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers, as measured by service level agreements and key performance indicators. This role reports to the Site Director, DBS Philippines. This position is based in Cebu, Philippines.

Essential Responsibilities:

Invoice processing production management, including capacity and demand planning based on invoice inbox volume analysis

Maintain Supplier Relationships (timely payments)

Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and Operating Companies

Month-end closing and balance sheet integrity activities

Internal and external performance reporting

Individual performance and career management (including hiring and terminations)

Responsible for supervising the whole AP team

Continuous improvement leadership, including identification of process and system improvements

Partnering with the Site Director to support strategic initiatives

Partnering with related functions, such as Procurement, Vendor Data Management, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger teams

Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field preferred

Minimum five (5) years’ Accounts Payable experience in a manufacturing context including:

3+ years in a shared services model preferred

At least 5 years managerial experience in managing a group of at least 15 business professionals

Experience managing data in large ERP systems, Oracle preferred

Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (Ex: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Charts and Graphs etc.)

Lean training a plus

Demonstrated proficiency managing data in Microsoft Office (SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment

Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision

Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with suppliers, internal customers and coworkers; fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Dover Business Services (DBS) is an independent business to business service provider within Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $7.5 billion. DBS is accountable for delivering selected transactional services in Accounting and Finance to the entire organization. With locations in Cebu, Philippines; Suzhou China; and Bucharest, Romania, DBS centers operate across the globe to maximize service to our operating companies (OpCos).

Dover Corporation deliver’s innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for nearly 60 years, our team of over 27,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.”