Associate, Global Accounts Payable

The Role

The Associate, Global Accounts Payable brings solid functional and technical knowledge of end-to-end AP processes. While working independently, the role also partners closely with the Accounts Payable Lead in maintaining and processing the AP function across global offices in accordance with company policies and service level agreements. The role will primarily support Bain's Australia offices and will require the incumbent to be comfortable starting their workday early, around 8:00 AM IST, to align with Australian business hours. The Associate serves as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of queries and consistent adherence to company policies. They are responsible for maintaining compliance with AP policies, supporting audit requirements, and actively contributing to process efficiency and service delivery standards.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Ensure all invoices entered in the ERP correctly
• Validate the source of invoice received
• Perform the required checks to verify cost & bank details
• Review the contracts and commercials to ensure compliances / controls
• Closely work with Legal team, Case team etc.
• Ensure Bain policy and local regulatory compliance
• Support in all ad-hoc reporting and process improvement related initiatives / projects
• Effective and efficient email correspondences with employees / vendors for AP related clarifications whilst ensuring timely payment
• Supporting on Internal and external audits
• Preparing and reporting monthly KPIs

Other

• Assist and provide ad hoc reporting as and when required
• Support on ad hoc requirements related to AP
• Pass Journal entries if needed

Career Growth

At Bain & Company, no two-career paths are the same, we invest in our people with a strong focus on career development and long-term growth opportunities.

We provide the structure to ensure success and the flexibility to accommodate your needs. We offer formal training to support you and informal challenges to stretch you. No matter what path you choose to follow, Bain & Company will offer you unrivalled career-development opportunities.

Personal Specification

• Experience in Accounts Payable or a related financial role within an organization
• Proficiency in processing invoices, payments, and financial transactions
• Familiarity with relevant accounting software and tools
• Ability to apply accounting principles and practices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent Communication skill
• Strong service orientation
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a strong team-first approach and willingness to take initiative

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• CA Inter or MBA (Finance) or M.COM
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in excel.
• At least 3-5 years previous Accounts Payable experience

Desired but not essential

• Experience with SAP/ Coupa
• Process transition experience
• Experience in a Consulting firm or a Captive unit

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