One of our GCC Client based out of Gurugram is looking to hire Senior Manager Account Payable.

Shit Timing: US ET Shift working (6 pm to 3 am IST) with some stretch during peak days

The role will be part of Shared Services team under Accounts Payable Tower and will support the operating entitiesin US. The individual will work with Operating entity’s finance team on various Accounts Payable related activities & areas. The role requires strong excel and analytical capabilities, the ability to effectively communicate to both finance employees, internal and external customers, and the ability to perform with accuracy and integrity while working on tight deadlines.

Operations, Transition &Process Excellence

• Review & process invoices along with providing the resolutions for the invoices & releasing the invoices for payment
• Resolve vendor queries and requests coming via emails/tickets with the agreed SLA
• Process all invoices and expense claims with 100% accuracy
• Maintain exception logs for process related exceptions as and when they occur for knowledge retention
• Independently perform transactional tasks which support the compliance, planning &execution of processes
• Provides internal and external customer service to resolve invoicing or vendor matters to ensure timely payment of vendor bills
• Supervise various areas of accounts payable function including processing vendor invoices, T & E claims, monitoring accounts payable mailbox, etc.
• Co-ordinate with internal and external teams to provide oversight for, and to mitigate and prevent aged invoices and debit balances
• Ensure vendor statements are reconciled on a monthly basis
• Review and analyse data looking for trends, opportunities for improvement and issues which need to be addressed
• Manage day to day workload, develop, build on existing processes, define procedures
• and policies with strong focus on compliance
• Play a key role in transition of AP process, create SOP’sand become a SME for training other team members
• Develop a continuous improvement ethos to identify process improvement and or business opportunities and communicate with internal leadership team
• Provides training and support to Business unit associates and internal teams on the use of ERP systems and processes
• Publish performance metrics, establish and meet KPI’s on a monthly, quarterly and annual performance targets
• Assist in month close, reconciliation of AP related accounts to ensure complete, accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assist in financial audits
• Support in implementation of new tools & change management process
• Support team in driving strategic adhoc projects and enhancements
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

• 10+ years of managing relevant experience in Accounts Payable
• Working knowledge of procurement function and with vendors to increase engagement and reduce friction
• Hands-on experience in accounting ERP – Epicor,Coupa is preferable
• Six sigma/lean certified
• Ability to utilize information from a wide variety of sources
• High motivation and enthusiasm to learn. Experience of working in a startup service center organization will be a plus.
• Experience working for a multinational organization and working with colleagues internationally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is a must
• Needs to consistently demonstrate initiative and work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to make critical decisions and use judgment while following company procedures to solve problems.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects concurrently and complete work within given deadlines.
• US ET Shift working (6 pm to 3 am IST) with some stretch during peak days

Qualifications

• Bachelor/ Masters Degree in Commerce/ MBA Finance
• CA is preferable