Job Description Accounts Payable (AP) Executive

Location: Bangur Business Excellence Centre (BBEC), Kolkata

Role Overview

We are seeking skilled Accounts Payable professionals to join our centralized Shared Services team at BBEC, Kolkata. The incumbent will be responsible for managing end-to-end AP operations including invoice processing, approvals and payments in a high-volume, process-driven environment. The role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to SLAs, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

1. Invoice Processing & Payments

- Process vendor invoices accurately and within defined TAT
- Manage invoice validation, approvals and posting in ERP systems
- Execute timely vendor payments in line with payment cycles and controls

2. Reconciliation & Close Activities

- Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Support sub-ledger and general ledger reconciliations
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities

3. Compliance & Controls

- Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls and statutory requirements
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits
- Ensure proper accounting treatments and compliance with financial guidelines

4. Process Excellence & Transformation

- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
- Support automation and digital initiatives (RPA, AI-enabled workflows)
- Ensure compliance with SOPs and update documentation as required

5. Data Management & Systems

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date transactional records in ERP systems
- Ensure data integrity and proper documentation within systems

Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

- Master’s/ Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting




- Professional qualifications (CA Inter / CMA Inter) preferred but not mandatory

Experience

- 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable / Finance Operations in a manufacturing setup.
- Experience in Shared Services or high-volume transactional environments preferred
- Designation will be aligned to experience and capability

Technical Skills

- Hands-on experience with SAP HANA (mandatory)
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data handling), MS Word and MS Powerpoint.
- Exposure to platforms such as OpenText, Ariba, Newgen, Coupa, Basware or other invoice automation and workflow tools will be an advantage.

Core Competencies

- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Work Environment

- Full-time, work-from-office role (Shared Services setup)
- Performance-driven environment with focus on SLAs, TAT and accuracy metrics
- Regular interaction with internal stakeholders, vendors and cross-functional teams

Key Success Metrics

- Invoice processing accuracy and turnaround time
- Vendor reconciliation effectiveness
- SLA adherence and productivity metrics
- Audit compliance and error-free processing
- Contribution to process improvement initiatives

Additional Notes for Recruitment Agencies

- Candidates with prior experience in shared services / GBS environments will be preferred
- Immediate / short notice candidates may be prioritized
- Strong system exposure and process discipline are critical evaluation criteria
- Salary band should be commensurate with the experience.

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