Head - Accounts Payable - Healthcare - CA

Description:

AP Leadership & Operations:

- Lead and manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function across India and international entities.

- Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations.

- Build scalable AP processes to support rapid business growth and multi-country operations.

- Establish SLAs and KPIs for AP operations and drive continuous improvement.

Global & Foreign Currency Transactions:

- Manage foreign currency transactions, cross-border payments, and forex compliance.

- Oversee international vendor payments, including withholding taxes and regulatory requirements.

- Partner with treasury to optimize payment cycles and currency exposure.

Controls, Compliance & Governance:

- Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to SOX-like controls and listed-company governance standards.

- Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, FEMA, and other statutory requirements.

- Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and audit readiness.

- Drive policy creation and enforcement for procurement-to-pay processes.

Automation & Process Excellence:

- Lead AP automation initiatives (ERP, OCR, workflow tools).

- Drive digitization and continuous process improvement.

- Implement best-in-class Procure-to-Pay (P2P) practices.

Stakeholder Management:

- Partner with Procurement, Legal, Treasury, and Business teams.

- Manage relationships with key vendors and resolve escalations.

- Provide leadership reporting and insights to senior management.

Team Leadership:

- Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing AP team.

- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

- 7-10 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable / P2P / Finance Operations.

- Experience in listed companies or IPO-ready organizations preferred.

- Strong experience in import transactions and international vendor payments.

- Hands-on exposure to foreign currency accounting and multi-country operations.

- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite or similar).

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, compliance, and controls.

- Expertise in GST, TDS, FEMA, and international payment regulations.

- Process automation and transformation mindset.

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

- High attention to detail with ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.