Manager- Accounts Payable - Noida

About Company

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. Its a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart.

BDO India Services Private Limited (or BDO India) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.

Job Code - Accounts Payable

Position Title - Manager

Location - Noida

Department - Managed Services

Experience - 8-10 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations

Qualification - B. Com & CA (Semi) / MBA (Fin)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• This position will be responsible for managing end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for an Indian entity, covering factories, retail outlets, warehouses and corporate functions.
• The role will lead a team of approximately 35 FTEs and will be accountable for ensuring timely, accurate and compliant execution of invoice processing, employee claims, vendor payments, vendor account reconciliations, vendor master data management, AP month-close activities, MIS and exception management.
• The Manager will act as the primary operational point of contact for the stakeholders and will ensure service delivery in accordance with agreed SLA, TAT, SOPs and internal controls.
• The role will also be responsible for effective utilization of AP technology platforms including FEBI AI, Kissflow, Dice, D365, Navision and other designated systems, as well as driving process improvements and operational excellence.
• Manage end-to-end AP operations across domestic and import transactions.
• Handling the transition of the Processes & documentation of the SOP's
• Ensure adherence to defined SOPs, process controls, approval matrix and organizational policies.
• Lead and manage a team of approximately 30-35 team members, including allocation of responsibilities, workload balancing and performance management.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of AP processes across stores, plants, warehouses and corporate functions.
• Establish daily, weekly and monthly operating rhythm for the AP team.
• Monitor transaction volumes, productivity, ageing, backlog and capacity utilization.
• Ensure continuity of operations during peak periods, month-end, year-end and other critical business cycles.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with business, procurement, stores, plant, warehouse, finance and other stakeholders for resolution.
• Ensure timely escalation of long-pending and critical issues.
• Monitor recurring exceptions and identify root causes.
• Knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience in ERP systems such as Navision, Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Power point presentations.
• Sound Email writing skills