Supervisor Accounts Payable with WPP SSC For US Process!!!

Job Title: Supervisor - Accounts Payable

Location: Vikhroli (WFO)

Shift - US Process (6.30PM Onwards)

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and develop a team of Accountants/Analysts.
• Manage daily workload allocation, prioritize tasks, and ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and deadlines.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support career development for team members.
• Act as an escalation point for complex issues and provide guidance and resolution.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and positive team environment.
• Identify training needs and coordinate relevant development opportunities for the team.

House Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee the end-to-end processing and payment of all non-Purchase Order (Non-PO) invoices for various entities, including utilities, rent, subscriptions, professional services, Tax payment and other direct expenses & Also the Supplier payment.
• Ensure accurate coding, validation, approval, and timely payment of Non-PO invoices in accordance with company policies, local regulations, and vendor terms.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve queries related to Non-PO invoice discrepancies and payments.
• Review and approve journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and reclassifications.
• Supervise the preparation and review of complex balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., bank, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments).
• Monitor balances, initiate settlements, and resolve discrepancies.
• Contribute to ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by management.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Continuously identify, recommend, and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities within House accounting and T&E functions.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, accounting standards (IFRS/AASB), and internal control frameworks.
• Document processes and procedures, ensuring they are current and reflect best practices.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors or Master degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent professional accounting qualification highly desirable.

• Experience:
• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable roles.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• Proven experience in Invoice processing, vendor payment, Banking portal and Travel & Expense management.
• Experience working in a shared services or global business services environment is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS).
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.