Accounts Payable Manager - Finance & Ops

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager / Manager – Accounts Payable to lead end-to-end AP operations while ensuring timely vendor payments, strong financial controls, compliance, and process excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience managing AP teams, driving automation initiatives, and partnering with internal stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and expense reimbursements.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and agreed SLAs.
• Review and approve invoices, payment proposals, and journal entries.
• Monitor AP ageing and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Coordinate domestic and international vendor payments.

Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve vendor queries related to invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Ensure vendor master data is accurate and regularly updated.
• Support vendor onboarding and compliance documentation.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit readiness.
• Support statutory, internal, and external audits by providing required information.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives and system enhancements.
• Prepare and monitor AP KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Implement best practices to improve accuracy, turnaround time, and vendor satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
• CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualification preferred.