Manager - Accounts Payable

Role Overview

Designation Title: Manager - Accounts Payable

Department: Finance Accounts

Business Unit: Arvind GCC

Group Company: Arvind Global Capability Centre Pvt Limited

Location: Ahmedabad

Work Mode: Onsite

Role Summary

• You will join Arvind GCC as Manager - Accounts Payable, based in Ahmedabad, and be responsible for leading end-to-end Invoice-to-Pay operations.
• Own the stabilization and steady-state performance of centralized Accounts Payable processes in a GCC environment.
• Drive a control-focused, digital-first operating model with strong emphasis on process standardization, compliance, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the functional lead for AP operations, including invoice processing, payments, TE, vendor queries, and stakeholder management with Procurement.
• Support business continuity, audit readiness, and transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA migration support where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Accounts Payable team, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture.
• Oversee end-to-end Invoice-to-Pay operations, including invoice processing, invoice matching, payment processing, TE, and vendor query resolution.
• Partner with Procurement stakeholders on process alignment and governance touchpoints related to invoices and payments.
• Drive stabilization and continuous improvement of AP processes within the centralized GCC operating model.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key operational KPIs and SLAs such as invoice turnaround time, payment accuracy, aging, first-pass yield, and duplicate payment prevention.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical vendor disputes, payment holds, and complex AP issues.
• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with Indian statutory requirements, including GST and TDS, across AP transactions and month-end close activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual touchpoints through automation, workflow redesign, OCR, and vendor portal adoption.
• Serve as the AP functional SME for SAP S/4HANA migration activities, including process blueprinting, UAT, and stabilization support.
• Maintain comprehensive process documentation and ensure standardized SOPs are developed, updated, and followed consistently.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Procurement, Corporate Finance, auditors, and IT teams, to support operational and transformation priorities.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support succession planning within the AP team.

Must-Have Skills

• 8-15 years of experience in Accounts Payable / Invoice-to-Pay operations.
• CA / CMA / MBA Finance or equivalent advanced qualification.
• Strong experience in a shared services center or GCC environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP ECC FI/MM and AP process integration touchpoints.
• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards and statutory compliances, including GST and TDS.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage operational dashboards, reconciliations, and MIS reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in process documentation, controls, and SLA-driven operations.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, payment operations, and TE handling.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience managing process migrations or setting up AP operations in a newly formed GCC.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA or participation in a major ERP migration project.
• Familiarity with AP automation tools such as SAP VIM, Ariba, Coupa, or OCR-based workflow solutions.
• Experience in large manufacturing, retail, or conglomerate environments.
• Exposure to structured vendor query management and process improvement initiatives.

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