Assistant General Manager - Accounts Payable - CA

AGM Accounts Payable

Description:

Role Summary

Youll lead the Accounts Payable (AP) team, ensuring all payments are processed correctly and on time. Youll manage people, improve processes, use automation, and work closely with other departments like Finance and Operations.

Main Responsibilities

- Oversee the entire AP process make sure vendor payments are timely and accurate.

- Monitor team performance and track key metrics (SLAs, KPIs).

- Drive improvements through process changes and automation (using tools like RPA or AI).

- Coordinate with stakeholders like CFOs and business heads to solve issues.

- Handle escalations and give final approvals for payments or process exceptions.

- Ensure compliance with laws and company policies.

- Lead and develop your team hire, train, review, and manage performance.

Required Experience & Skills

- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.

- Strong SAP knowledge and understanding of taxation processes.

- Experience in shared services or manufacturing industries (steel, cement, energy, ports) preferred.

- Leadership, stakeholder management, planning, and process improvement skills.