Head - Accounts Payable - Manufacturing/IT

1. AP Operations Management

- Lead end-to-end accounts payable processes - invoice receipt, verification, posting, and payments.

- Monitor TAT and accuracy for invoice processing and payments.

- Ensure payments are processed in line with vendor terms and cash flow targets.

- Oversee vendor onboarding, documentation, and master data management.

2. Team Leadership & Governance

- Manage, mentor, and develop the AP team.

- Ensure resource planning and workload balancing.

- Set KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews.

3. Controls & Compliance

- Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and SOX / audit compliance (if applicable).

- Work closely with internal and external auditors to support audits and reviews.

- Manage GST / TDS compliance in accounts payable processes.

4. Process Improvement & Automation

- Identify and drive process improvements and automation initiatives (e.g., OCR, ERP workflows, RPA).

- Collaborate with IT and vendors for systems enhancements or implementations (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

5. Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate with procurement, treasury, tax, and business units for seamless payables processing.

- Address and resolve escalations from vendors or internal stakeholders.

6. Reporting & Analysis

- Generate and analyze AP aging reports, payment forecasts, and exception reports.

- Present monthly MIS and dashboards to senior finance leadership.