Team Lead Purchase To Payment (P2P)

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for process excellence and operational leadership? We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Team Lead Purchase to Payment (P2P) to oversee our day-to-day accounts operations within our Shared Services Centre in Gurgaon.

In this key role, you will lead a team of 5 finance professionals, ensuring accurate and timely invoice and payment processing, vendor reconciliation, issue resolution, and compliance with service levels and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Payment & Invoice Processing (60% Allocation)

• Oversee, review, and monitor end-to-end payment processing for vendors, employee reimbursements, and payroll.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Treasury and Payroll, to resolve data and processing issues.
• Manage escalated Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) and invoice discrepancies directly with vendors.
• Review vendor account statements and perform annual or dispute-driven account reconciliations.
• Approve uncollectible balance write-offs and system adjustments in line with company guidelines.
• Ensure timely updates of required tax and compliance documentation, such as TDS certificates.

Vendor Inquiries & Exception Handling (20% Allocation)

• Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor inquiries and operational exceptions.
• Perform root cause analysis on operational exceptions to streamline workflows and prevent recurring issues.

MIS, Reporting & Audit Support (20% Allocation)

• Periodically review movements in client and vendor accounts.
• Generate and evaluate operational metrics, outstanding reports, and productivity data.
• Facilitate internal and external audit processes and drive corrective action plans for any identified items.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience in ERP Finance modules and advanced MS Excel.
• Domain Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of financial accounting, procure-to-pay (P2P) workflows, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Leadership & Problem Solving: Proven team leadership abilities with strong collaboration, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Operational Drive: Excellent customer mindset and process improvement orientation.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Background

• M.Com, CA, MBA (Finance), or ICWA.

Experience Requirements

• Overall Experience: 5–7 years of total experience in Finance & Accounts (minimum 5 years for MBA graduates; minimum 3 years for CA/ICWA qualification).
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in centralized finance transactions and P2P operations within a large enterprise or Shared Services Centre setup.