Accounts Payable Specialist (Mandarin Bilingual)

‎skills

‎mandarin + English speaker, must be fluent in speaking both mandarin and english, proficient in Microsoft office, OfficeExperience in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / NetSuite / Workday)Accounts Payable Expertise

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‎Description / Requirements

Job title: Accounts Payable Specialist (Mandarin Bilingual)

‎Department: Finance & Accounting / Shared Services

‎Work Setup: Onsite, Taguig

‎Shift: Night shift, fixed weekends off

‎Salary Package: PHP 100,000 - PHP 105,000

‎Target Start Date: July 27th

‎HC required: 3

‎Teleperformance's former employees will not be considered for rehire, whether directly or through a third party.

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‎Role Summary:

‎The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable

‎processes for our Mandarin operations. This role requires a high degree of accuracy in

‎processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and resolving payment discrepancies. The

‎ideal candidate must possess strong accounting fundamentals and business-level fluency in

‎both Mandarin and English to communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

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‎Key Responsibilities:

‎Core Accounts Payable Duties:

‎• Invoice Processing: Accurately review, code, and process high volumes of vendor invoices and employee expense reports within the company’s ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

‎• 3-Way Matching: Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders (PO), goods receipt, and invoices to ensure payment accuracy.

‎• Payment Execution: Prepare and execute weekly/monthly payment runs (wire transfers, ACH, checks) in accordance with company policies and vendor terms.

‎• Month-End Close: Assist with month-end closing activities, including AP accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

‎• Compliance: Ensure all transactions comply with internal auditing standards, local tax regulations, and corporate policies.

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‎Bilingual Support & Vendor Management:

‎• Vendor Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors.

‎• Respond to inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, and account balances in professional Mandarin (written and verbal).

‎• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing errors, misapplied payments, or missing invoices by collaborating with procurement and receiving departments.

‎• Translation Support: Translate AP-related documents, vendor communications, and process guidelines between Mandarin and English as needed.

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‎Qualifications:

‎Nationality:

‎• Open to Filipino candidates (Native and Non-Native speakers are accepted)

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‎Language and Communication:

‎• Business-level fluency in Mandarin (HSK Level 6 or HSK Level 5); strong HSK Level 4 considered) with excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills.

‎• Business-level fluency in English.

‎• Must be able to read, write, and speak Mandarin fluently

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‎Experience & Education:

‎• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

‎• 1 to 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or general accounting.

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‎Technical Skills:

‎• Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

‎• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).

‎• Familiarity with Mandarin business etiquette and corporate communication styles.

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‎Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)

‎• Previous experience working in a Shared Services Center (SSC) or BPO environment.

‎• Understanding of China's Value-Added Tax (VAT).