Job Title : Head - Accounts Payable

Location : Navi Mumbai

Qualification : Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory

Experience : 15+ Years

Role Overview :

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Accounts Payable Head to lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable function for the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for managing vendor payments, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and statutory regulations, driving process improvements, and leading a high-performing AP team.

Key Responsibilities :

Accounts Payable Management :

- Lead and oversee the complete Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor reconciliations, and payment execution.

- Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and employee reimbursements.

- Monitor payment cycles and optimize working capital management.

Vendor Management :

- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

- Resolve vendor queries and payment-related escalations in a timely manner.

- Ensure accurate vendor master data management and controls.

Financial Controls & Compliance :

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, GST regulations, TDS requirements, and statutory guidelines.

- Establish and maintain strong internal controls across the AP function.

- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.

Process Improvement & Automation :

- Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and digitization within the AP function.

- Drive implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Collaborate with finance, procurement, and technology teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Reporting & Analytics :

- Prepare AP dashboards, MIS reports, aging analysis, and payment forecasts.

- Monitor key performance indicators and provide insights to senior management.

- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing activities.

Team Leadership :

- Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team.

- Establish performance metrics and ensure adherence to service level agreements.

- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous learning.

Candidate Profile :

- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.

- 15+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or Shared Services.

- Proven experience managing large AP teams and high-volume transactions.

- Strong understanding of GST, TDS, accounting principles, and financial controls.

- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.

- Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Preferred Experience :

- Experience in Shared Services, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Real Estate, or Large Corporate environments.

- Exposure to process transformation and automation initiatives.

- Experience handling large vendor ecosystems and complex payment operations.

Key Competencies :

- Leadership & Team Management

- Financial Controls & Compliance

- Stakeholder Management

- Process Excellence

- Analytical Thinking

- Working Capital Management

- ERP & Digital Transformation