Key Responsibilities :

1. Accounts Payable (AP) Management :

- Own the end-to-end AP lifecycle - from invoice receipt, verification, and matching to approval workflows and payment disbursement.

- Manage and reconcile payables across a large vendor ecosystem including hotels, transport partners, experience providers, and international DMCs.

- Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume invoices in compliance with agreed payment terms and internal controls.

- Drive vendor statement reconciliations and proactively resolve discrepancies and disputes.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, acting as the primary finance point of contact.

- Implement and enforce AP policies, SOPs, and approval authority matrices.

- Monitor aging reports and ensure zero/minimal overdue payables; escalate exceptions where needed.

- Lead automation and process improvement initiatives within AP to reduce manual effort and errors.

2. Cash Flow Management :

- Prepare, maintain, and track daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasts with high accuracy.

- Monitor actual vs. projected cash flows and provide variance analysis with actionable insights to leadership.

- Optimise payment scheduling to maintain healthy liquidity without compromising supplier relationships.

- Coordinate with the Revenue/Collections team to align receivables with payables for effective working capital management.

- Maintain adequate bank balances across multiple accounts; liaise with banking partners for fund transfers and sweep accounts.

- Support treasury operations including short-term investment of surplus funds and management of credit lines.

- Provide cash flow inputs for monthly MIS, board packs, and business planning exercises.

3. Foreign Exchange (Forex) Management :

- Manage foreign currency payables across multiple currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AED, etc.) arising from international supplier settlements.

- Track and analyse exchange rate movements; time payments strategically to minimise forex exposure.

- Execute forex transactions through authorised banking channels; maintain records of all currency conversions.

- Liaise with bank treasury desks for competitive forex rates and forward contract opportunities where applicable.

- Ensure compliance with FEMA / RBI regulations for all outward remittances and international payments.

- Maintain forex gain/loss ledgers and report on currency impact in monthly closing packs.

- Build internal dashboards to track open forex exposures and hedge positions.

4. Controls, Compliance & Reporting :

- Ensure all payable transactions comply with GST / TDS / Withholding Tax obligations and coordinate timely filings.

- Maintain clean, audit-ready AP ledgers; lead internal and statutory audit preparedness for the payables function.

- Prepare and present monthly AP MIS reports including outstanding payables, cash outflow summaries, and forex P&L.

- Establish strong internal controls and segregation of duties across the payables function.

- Support ERP and accounting system enhancements from a payables and treasury perspective.

What We're Looking For :

Must-Have :

- 6 - 8 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, Treasury, or a similar finance operations role.

- Strong understanding of working capital dynamics and cash flow management in a high-transaction business.

- Direct experience handling multi-currency payments and forex settlements.

- Proficiency with ERP systems (Tally, Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle, or similar); strong MS Excel skills.

- Sound knowledge of GST, TDS, FEMA, and relevant accounting standards.

- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of data accurately.

Nice-to-Have :

- Prior experience in the travel, hospitality, or e-commerce industry.

- Exposure to treasury management systems or forex hedging instruments.

- Experience building or improving AP automation workflows.

- Comfort with financial dashboards and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

Key Competencies :

- Financial Acumen : Strong grasp of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow dynamics.

- Ownership Mindset : Takes accountability for outcomes and proactively resolves issues.

- Analytical Thinking : Data-driven approach to problem-solving; comfortable with numbers.

- Communication : Ability to present complex financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

- Stakeholder Management : Builds trust with internal teams and external vendors alike.

- Adaptability : Comfortable working in a fast-moving, scaling organisation with evolving processes.