Accounts Payable Manager - CA

Role Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for leading end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, compliance, and process governance. The role will drive operational excellence, strengthen internal controls, manage stakeholder relationships, and lead a team to achieve service-level agreements (SLAs) and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

- Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor management, and reconciliations.

- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

- Monitor AP aging and resolve outstanding issues proactively.

- Review and approve payment runs while ensuring adherence to payment schedules and controls.

- Oversee month-end and year-end AP close activities.

Team Leadership & People Management

- Lead, mentor, and develop AP team members.

- Set performance goals, conduct reviews, and identify training needs.

- Drive a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

- Collaborate with Procurement, Business Finance, Treasury, and Accounting teams.

- Manage relationships with vendors and resolve escalations effectively.

- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.

Controls, Compliance & Governance

- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements.

- Maintain strong SOX/internal control framework where applicable.

- Identify control gaps and implement corrective actions.

- Ensure adherence to delegation of authority (DOA) and approval workflows.

Process Improvement & Transformation

- Drive automation and process improvement initiatives within AP operations.

- Analyze KPIs and operational metrics to improve efficiency and accuracy.

- Support ERP implementations, system upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives.

- Standardize processes and establish best practices across teams.

Reporting & Analytics

- Prepare and present AP dashboards and MIS reports.

- Monitor KPIs such as invoice turnaround time, payment accuracy, aging, productivity, and SLA performance.

- Provide insights and recommendations to leadership for process optimization.