Assistant Manager/Manager - Accounts Payable

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to manage end-to-end AP operations, vendor governance, reconciliations, and payment processes. The role requires strong ownership of AP controls, SLA adherence, stakeholder coordination, and ERP-driven finance operations.

This position is ideal for candidates who have moved beyond transaction processing and are comfortable driving process accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in a structured finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Own and manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, including vendor maintenance, invoice processing, exception handling, reconciliations, payments, and reporting.

- Execute and oversee vendor payment processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.

- Manage Vendor Master data, including validations, updates, audits, and data hygiene.

- Perform vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies proactively.

- Ensure SLA and TAT adherence across all AP activities.

- Handle intercompany registrations and reconciliations.

- Support month-end close by ensuring all AP transactions are processed and accounted for accurately.

- Act as a key liaison with banks, treasury teams, and internal stakeholders on payment and process related matters.

- Collaborate with purchasing, warehouse, and finance teams to define metrics and drive process improvements.

- Support automation and RPA initiatives to enhance efficiency and control.

Eligibility & Experience

- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable operations.

- Strong understanding of AP controls, reconciliations, and compliance.

- Exposure to manufacturing environments and global AP operations is preferred.

- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards.

- Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Competencies

- Strong accounting and reconciliation expertise.

- Ability to manage complexity and solve process issues independently.

- Effective communicator with cross-functional teams.

- Deadline-driven with a focus on quality and ownership.

- Comfortable working in dynamic, process-oriented environments.