Team Lead - Accounts Payable (Invoice Processing)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to manage invoice processing operations, lead and develop the AP team, and ensure timely, accurate service delivery. The role will oversee SLAs, controls, stakeholder escalations, month-end activities, and process improvements while providing hands-on operational support when required.

Responsibilities

Team Management & Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of AP Invoice Processing professionals.
• Allocate workload effectively and monitor daily productivity.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews.
• Support training, mentoring, and onboarding of new team members.
• Drive employee engagement and foster a high-performance culture.

Invoice Processing Operations

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices in accordance with established procedures and SLAs.
• Monitor invoice queues, aging reports, and workflow exceptions.
• Oversee invoice validation, coding, matching, and posting activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Manage month-end and year-end AP activities to support financial close requirements.

Transactional Activities (Hands-on Support)

• The Team Leader may be required to perform operational tasks such as:
• Processing supplier invoices.
• Reviewing and resolving blocked invoices.
• Performing 2-way and 3-way matching.
• Handling non-PO and PO invoice processing.
• Vendor account reconciliations.
• Resolving invoice exceptions and duplicate payments.
• Processing urgent or escalated invoices.
• Supporting payment runs and validation activities during critical periods.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary escalation point for AP-related queries.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication and resolution of escalated matters.

Service Delivery & Performance Management

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:
  • Invoice processing turnaround time
  • Accuracy rate
  • Backlog management
  • SLA adherence
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

Compliance & Controls

• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain documentation of processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Promote a strong control environment and risk mitigation practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify automation and process enhancement opportunities.
• Participate in transition, transformation, and system improvement projects.
• Support implementation of AP best practices and digital initiatives.

Designation

Team Lead - Accounts Payable

Work Location & Shift

Ahmedabad/Noida - Hybrid

Reports To

Manager

Department

F&A

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