Leads end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, expense reimbursements, payment runs, ledger reconciliation, compliance, audit readiness, and cash-flow optimization. Manages AP analysts, coordinates with procurement, finance, vendors, auditors, and tax authorities, and drives automation and process improvements. Prepares AP reports, KPI dashboards, and management presentations while ensuring accurate and timely payments.
The Manager - Accounts Payable will lead the Finance & Accounting function’s AP operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, expense claims, and payments. This role partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimize cash flow, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the AP lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end‑to‑end vendor invoice receipt, validation, coding, and payment processing.
- Manage expense claim verification, reimbursement, and policy compliance.
- Lead a team of AP analysts, providing coaching, performance reviews, and workload distribution.
- Maintain accurate AP ledger, reconcile supplier statements, and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure timely payment runs, monitor cash flow impact, and optimize payment schedules.
- Coordinate with procurement and finance to resolve invoice and contract issues.
- Implement and enforce internal controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices in AP.
- Prepare periodic AP reports, KPI dashboards, and management presentations.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities as required.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, preferably in a manufacturing or services environment.
- Strong knowledge of vendor invoicing, expense management, and payment processing.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing AP teams.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
- In‑depth understanding of Indian tax regulations (GST, TDS) and compliance requirements.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CA/CPA preferred.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Residency in Mumbai or willingness to relocate to Mumbai.
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