Accounts Payable Accountant

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

This Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant administers and executes Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable transactions through timely and accurate processing, matching, coding and updating into relevant systems in accordance with company policy and procedures in order to provide regular, up-to-date, and accurate information on status or deviations.

This position will be reporting to the Accounting Manager and will be based in Sto. Tomas, Batangas

Responsibilities:

Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded and effective internal control are in place

Carry out suppliers and bank reconciliations by analysing suppliers and bank statements in order to reconcile differences between suppliers and bank statements and our books of accounts.

Handle all supplier payments for local and overseas vendors by preparing, checking, verifying, posting, and signing all payment vouchers to ensure compliance to payment agreed terms.

Assist and comply with all tax regulations as per local requirements if required.

Liaise and coordinate with both internal and external parties like banks and auditors to meet audit requirements and adhere to local rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree of any business course preferably Accountancy.

Proven track record of at least 2 years in an accounting role (accounts payable in particular)

Must have sufficient knowledge in basic accountancy and accounting principles.

Personal Qualities

Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with clients and colleagues

Teamwork: Collaboration and contribution to group efforts

Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changes and learn new skills

Reliability: Consistent performance and meeting deadlines

Integrity: Honesty and ethical behavior in the workplace

Initiative: Willingness to take on tasks without constant supervision

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits

Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:Jotun (Philippines) Inc.

Contract Type:Regular

Time Type:Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):20.07.2025

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun (Philippines) Incorporated started business operation in Manila, Philippines in 1987 and later, successfully, extended its sales and distribution office in Cebu, Mandaue as the business expanded to Visayas region. By 2004, with the growing needs in the market to provide better service to our business partners directly, Philippines Branch Office was set up under the umbrella of Jotun (Singapore). In January 2011, Jotun (Philippines) Incorporated became fully operational and establish itself as a separate entity wherein new factory in LISP III, Sto. Tomas, Batangas was inaugurated in year 2017. This is the biggest investment in the Philippines by a multinational coatings manufacturer. As a growing manufacturing company, our business thrusts are focused in strengthening our nationwide presence in performance coatings and in the continued development of our people.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!

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