Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Skale 50

Location: [Mumbai]

Department: Finance Accounts

Reporting To: Finance Manager / Head of Finance

Role Overview:

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist oversees the full cycle of accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. This role involves managing vendor relationships, resolving complex issues, supporting audits, and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

- Process Oversight: Supervise and manage the end-to-end AP process, including invoice validation, approvals, and payment execution.

- Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, resolving escalated issues and ensuring timely payments.

- Reconciliation: Perform regular vendor account reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are addressed promptly.

- Audit Compliance: Lead internal and external audits related to AP, ensuring all documentation and processes meet regulatory and company standards.

- Reporting: Generate and analyze AP reports, including aging summaries, payment forecasts, and exception reports.

- Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to junior AP staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous improvement.

- Process Improvement: Collaborate with other functions in finance to streamline AP workflows and enhance system efficiency.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

- 510 years of experience in accounts payable, preferably in a mid-to-large organization.

- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, AP processes, and internal controls.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Maconomy, Tally etc)

- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis tools.

- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.

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