Head - Account Payable

Responsibilities:

End-to-End Invoice Management:

- Oversee processing of invoices related to non-engineering services, procurement, airport services, ATF, catering, and infrastructure. Ensure accuracies and timely payments.

P2P & Non-Engineering Billing:

- Manage P2P chains related to non-technical payments including reimbursements, cheque processing, and vendor pay-outs.

Process Improvement & Automation:

- Implement best practices and automation to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention.

Controls & Compliance:

- Develop and enforce internal controls to reduce financial risk. Ensure statutory and accounting compliance.

Vendor Relations & Reconciliation:

- Maintain effective relationships with vendors (e.g., airport service providers, suppliers), ensure accurate statement reconciliation and dispute resolution.

Audit & Reporting:

- Spearhead audit readiness, prepare MIS, control reports, and vendor analysis for management and stakeholders.

Team Leadership:

- Lead, develop, and monitor the AP team. Set department goals, manage KPIs, and promote performance excellence.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

- Air India Careers

Professional Experience:

System Proficiency:

- Aviation operations demand high compliance with vendor agreements and statutory mandates timely and accurate AP processing directly impacts operations integrity.

- Leading non-engineering billing ensures seamless support to ground services, maintenance, catering, and more.

- Efficient systems and robust controls protect against financial risk and audit issues.

Potential Enhancements (based on industry best practices):

- Strategic Analytics: Forecasting cash flows, optimizing vendor payment cycles.

- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnering with procurement, commercial, and operations teams.

- International AP Compliance: Handling currency conversions, cross-border tax regulations, etc.