About Us

With rich legacy spanning over 30+ years globally, Elior Group is a leader in premium food services ,renowned for excellence across business, education, and healthcare sectors. Established in 2017 through the acquisition of Megabite, Elior India brings the same culinary leadership to India. With its presence in key cities-Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Gurgaon, Elior India delivers exceptional food and support services tailored to diverse sectors.

Elior continually redefines dining experiences with our clients at the centre of everything we do. Trusted by leading institutions, we blend culinary innovation with a people-first approach. Elior serves over 100,000 plus meals per day across the country.

Our vision is to redefine institutional dining by embedding the highest standards of hospitality into everyday life, where world class food and service transform daily meals into experiences that are accessible, elevated, and memorable. At Elior India, culinary artistry takes centre stage. Following a Chef-Led Model, the brand ensures that every dish is crafted with expertise, creativity, and passion. Bringing a fusion of traditional and global flavours, Elior chefs meticulously design diverse and innovative menus that delight the senses while maintaining nutritional balance. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients form the foundation of every meal, infusing authenticity and cultural heritage into each offering. Ancestral recipes passed down through generations lend a distinctive touch, ensuring a dining experience that is both rich and memorable. Beyond taste, the brand is deeply committed to the well-being of its patrons, delivering meals that nourish the overall well-being.

Elior India is committed to crafting exceptional dining experiences through eight specialised food service brands, each designed to cater to diverse culinary needs:

Megabite - A premium corporate gourmet experience.

Platesmith - Nutrient-balanced, standardised menus.

The Gourmet Company - Our exquisite banquet service.

Gourmet Canteen - High-quality food solutions for educational institutions.

El Nourish - Specialised healthcare food services.

The Coffee Commission - Premium handcrafted coffee offerings.

Chai Ka Chaska - Authentic and innovative tea beverages.

Platos - Smart digital cafeteria and management platform.

The state-of-the-art Innovation Kitchen serves as a creative hub where chefs push culinary boundaries, experiment with flavours, and redefine food service standards. Inspired by international food trends and India's rich culinary heritage, the brand consistently brings fresh and exciting experiences to the table. Sustainability is a key pillar of its operations. Meals are sustainably packaged and delivered via e-vehicles, reducing the company's carbon footprint while maintaining superior food quality and safety.

By seamlessly integrating Elior Group's global expertise with India's culinary diversity, the company continues to set new benchmarks in the food service industry. Its relentless pursuit of excellence, innovative approach, and customer-centric philosophy define it as a leader in premium food services.

Job Title: Lead - Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable (AP & AR)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Controller

Location: Bangalore

Job Summary

The Lead - AP & AR will manage end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring timely collections, accurate vendor payments, strong internal controls, and optimized cash flow. This role will lead AP and AR teams, drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and act as a key liaison with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise AP and AR teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and policy compliance.

- Oversee customer invoicing, payment application, AR aging, and collections.

- Achieve collection targets: M-2: 100%, M-1: - 95%, M0: up to 95%, overall >95% MoM.

- Manage customer billing queries and resolve complex disputes.

- Supervise AP operations including invoice processing, approvals, and vendor payments.

- Prepare and review AP/AR aging, cash flow forecasts, and management reports.

- Ensure timely vendor payments and compliance with tax, TDS, and statutory requirements.

- Reconcile AP/AR sub-ledgers with GL and support month-end/year-end close.

- Maintain strong internal controls and support audits.

- Create, monitor, and improve AP & AR SOPs.

- Drive process improvements and automation (P2P & O2C).

Qualifications & Experience

- CA (5-6 years) OR ICWA / M.Com / Master's in Finance/Accounting (8-10 years).

- 8-10 years of experience across AP & AR, with at least 1-2 years in a lead role.

- Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments.

- Strong ERP experience (SAP preferred).

Skills

- Strong accounting knowledge and AP/AR best practices.

- Proven leadership and team management skills.

- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP).

- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

- High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.