Job Title:  Team Lead | Enterprise Technology and Performance- Finance Transformation | Accounts Payable

Senior Team Lead | Enterprise Technology and Performance-Finance Transformation | Record To Report

Job Location: Bangalore

The team

Enterprise technology has to do much more than keep the wheels turning; it is the engine that drives functional excellence and the enabler of innovation and long-term growth. Learn more about ET&P

Your work profile

• Supervise and mentor a team of accounts payable associates.
• Set performance goals, monitor KPIs, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Invoice and Payment Processing:
• Oversee the end-to-end invoice processing workflow (PO and Non-PO) to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage and review payment runs, including checks, wire transfers, and ACH payments.
• Ensure duplicate checks and controls are in place to prevent overpayments.
• Vendor Management and Issue Resolution:
• Serve as the escalation point for vendor queries and disputes.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Process Improvement and Automation:
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement efficiency improvements.
• Work on automation initiatives such as OCR, ERP upgrades, and AP workflow enhancements.
• Develop and update SOPs for standardizing AP processes.
• Compliance and Reporting:
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and SOX compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing necessary documentation.
• Generate regular AP reports (aging reports, payment forecasts, accruals) and present insights to leadership.
• Month-End and Year-End Activities:
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes related to AP.
• Ensure all liabilities are recorded accurately, and accounts are reconciled on time.

Key skills required: 

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
•  7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 3+ years in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and systems.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle / Oracle fusion) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively across departments and with external vendors.
• Proven experience in process improvements and automation. 
• Experience in shared services or global AP operations (Real estate)
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with automation tools like OCR and RPA.
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