Vendor Set Up Specialist Associate (AC Manila)

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center Manila and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Vendor Set Up Specialist Associate, you will play a crucial role in maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice and solutions. Within our Risk and Compliance practice, you will focus on confirming adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigating risks for clients. You will provide guidance on compliance strategies and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

As an Associate, you will be driven by curiosity and contribute to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients to learn how to build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources. You will be expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, embrace ambiguity, ask questions, and use these challenges as opportunities for growth.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Manila, you will adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, taking ownership and consistently delivering quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team.

Responsibilities

• Handling data entry associated with onboarding third-party vendors into internal client systems
• Gathering documentation, performing data entry, submitting requests for approvals, and preparing vendor readiness for payment
• Operating in a high-volume environment, partnering with Procurement P2P, AP/Finance, and Legal to confirm accurate vendor master data and timely payment enablement
• Supporting the setup and management of vendor accounts to maintain regulatory compliance
• Assisting in the development and implementation of compliance strategies for clients
• Navigating complex regulatory landscapes to provide guidance and solutions
• Collaborating with team members to enhance internal controls and mitigate risks
• Gathering and analyzing information from various sources to identify patterns and insights
• Applying a learning mindset to develop skills and knowledge in regulatory risk compliance
• Adapting to diverse client needs and project scopes in a fast-paced environment
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to the Firm's code of conduct
• Actively listening and communicating effectively to understand and express ideas clearly
• Taking ownership of tasks and consistently delivering quality work that drives client value

What You Must Have

• At least 1 year of experience in vendor onboarding, P2P, Accounts Payable, procurement operations, or master data management
• Proficiency with SAP and vendor master processes
• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Strong data entry accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage high volumes while meeting SLAs
• Working knowledge of tax documentation (W-9/W-8 and international equivalents), banking verification, and payment readiness concepts
• Intermediate Excel skills and comfort with enterprise systems or ticketing tools
• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Analytics, Banking and Insurance, Banking and Finance, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration/Management, Business Analytics, Business Studies, Corporate Finance, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Finance, Finance & Technology, Forensic Science, Health Administration, Information Technology, Information Technology & Accounting, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Risk Management, Statistics
• Demonstrating intellectual curiosity and a proactive learning mindset
• Excelling in active listening and effective communication
• Adapting to diverse client needs and dynamic environments
• Utilizing data protection management skills in client support
• Engaging in teamwork to drive collaborative success
• Building commercial awareness and understanding business operations