Senior Accounting & Procurement Specialist

Position Summary 

The Senior Accounting & Procurement Specialist reports to the Corporate Controller and serves as a hands-on individual contributor supporting both accounting operations and procurement/supply chain activities. Working closely with the Senior Accountant and Procurement & Supply Chain (Buyer), this role performs core accounting, accounts payable, and procure-to-pay (P2P) tasks while helping ensure smooth execution of monthly close, AP, and procurement processes. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

Accounting & Financial Operations 

• Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries and reconciliations. 

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and fluctuation analyses. 

• Perform day-to-day accounts payable operations including invoice and payment processing. 

• Coordinate with external auditors and provide audit support documentation. 

• Assist with tax PBC requests and audit requirements. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business operations. 

• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects. 

Procurement, Supply Chain & Contract Operations 

• Process purchase orders, requisitions, vendor validation, and contract completeness reviews. 

• Monitor requisition queues and resolve procurement-related issues. 

• Support P2P lifecycle activities, vendor communication, returns, and invoice payments. 

• Issue purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers. 

• Support contract workflows and procurement documentation. 

• Maintain vendor master data and procurement records. 

• Contribute to contract administration and process improvement initiatives. 

• Support employee expense reimbursement administration. 

• Assist with procurement-related month-end close activities and NetSuite uploads. 

What You'll Have Accomplished 12 Months From Now 

• Successfully supported monthly close, AP, and P2P processes. 

• Contributed to a more efficient contract-to-PO workflow. 

• Assisted with process improvements and system enhancements. 

• Established strong stakeholder relationships across departments. 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 

• At least 5 years of combined experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations 

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and hands-on accounts payable experience 

• Solid procurement and purchasing background 

• Proven understanding of accounting principles as applied to procurement and contract-related activities 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and process-improvement skills 

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills 

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently 

• Flexibility to work in US business hours 

Preferred: 

• CPA license (PH or US) preferred; CMA, CGMA, CIPS, and CPSM certification will be considered 

• Experience in SOX and/or FDA-regulated environments 

• Experience with NetSuite and CLM tools such as Ironclad 

• ERP administration, testing, design, development, or implementation experience 

• Familiarity with tax provisions and compliance activities 

• Knowledge of clinical trial accounting or diagnostics/life sciences industries 

• Experience with contract management processes and best practices 

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

• Hybrid set up in One Ayala, Makati City.
• Work Days: Monday to Friday
• Shift Schedule: 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM Manila time
• Earn up to 125,000 depending on the experience