Headquartered in Malaysia and Singapore, the Doka Asia Pacific (APAC) region team serves as the central hub for critical functions including sales, marketing, operations, engineering, HR, product management, and procurement. Established to provide a versatile network of products, systems, and expertise, Doka APAC oversees some of the world's fastest-growing economies, which positions Doka as an ideal partner for diverse projects, from major infrastructure developments like metro systems, bridges, and tunnels to cost-efficient housing projects. Doka now combines its strengths with Malaysian-based MFE Formwork Technology, market leader in monolithic aluminium formwork. With this acquisition, Doka has achieved another significant milestone in its strategic growth plan and thus strengthened its position in the Asia-Pacific region, an important growth market for the group.

As a valued member of our engineering team, you will be based in our Manila office, working on projects across Asia Pacific.

With its tropical climate and an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines has long been a favourite destination for tourists, and while Tagalog is the country’s primary language, English is widely and fluently spoken. Tipped to become one of the fastest-growing construction markets over the next 15 years, the Philippines its supported by an emerging, working-age population, which is growing at 1.5 per cent per annum and a pro-development government which recently approved 123 new projects, forming part of the country’s $163bn infrastructure pipeline. Doka Philippines is currently looking to recruit a career driven professional to join its versatile team and support the company’s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified, natural team player who can add significant value to this highly dynamic team.

As an Accounts Payables Associate, you will be responsible for processing invoices, managing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing Invoices: Receive and verify invoices for goods and services, ensuring accuracy and proper authorization
• Invoice Posting: Assign appropriate general ledger codes to invoices for proper expense recognition and tracking
• Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments to vendors via checks, electronic transfers, or other methods, ensuring timely and accurate payment
• Vendor Management: Maintain vendor accounts, including reconciling statements and resolving any discrepancies or issues
• Staff Claim:  check the staff claims and reimbursement processing for employees
• Prepare and file the BIR tax returns but not limited to withholding tax, final, and VAT and corresponding alpha list and relief.
• Assist in the periodic  both internal and external audits and respond promptly to any audit queries
• Provide accounting support to non-finance departments (e.g. HR, Sales, Engineering, Operations)
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and relevant regulations in all accounts payable processes
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovative solutions so that the team can operate in an efficient and cost-effective manner

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields — often required.
• Preferably with local certifications or knowledge of the Philippine financial regulations (e.g., BIR rules).

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience handling AP functions, preferably in the same industry or a BPO/shared services environment.
• Experience working with local and international vendors.
• Knowledge of handling local compliance requirements like tax filings and supplier documentation.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS) applicable in the Philippines.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes: invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliation, and accruals.
• Proficient with accounting software popular in the Philippines such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or local ERP systems.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Basic understanding of taxation (VAT, withholding tax, etc.) as it relates to payables in the Philippines.

Soft Skills and Personality Traits

• Detail-oriented and highly organized to manage multiple invoices and payment schedules.
• Good communication skills, especially in English .
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines (e.g., month-end closing).
• Strong integrity and trustworthiness due to handling company funds and sensitive financial information.
• Team player with good collaboration skills, often works with procurement, finance, and vendors.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to automated payment systems and evolving financial technologies

Location: Sucat, Muntinlupa, Philippines

Benefits: 15 days paid sick leave and vacation leave, life insurance, hmo, medicine reimbursement

Working schedule: Mondays to Fridays; 8:30am to 5:30pm