Experience: 10+ Years
Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full time
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Team Lead in Accounts Payable with robust expertise in Invoice Processing, Payments, Vendor Master Data (VMD), and Travel & Expense (T&E;). The candidate will manage a team, ensure SLA compliance, drive process improvements, and maintain high standards of accuracy and control in AP operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team handling Invoice Processing, Payments, VMD, and T&E; activities.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices in compliance with SLAs and company policies.
Oversee payment runs, urgent payments, and reconciliation of payment-related issues.
Manage Vendor Master Data (VMD) creation, modification, and validation with solid compliance controls.
Handle T&E; audits, reimbursement processing, and policy adherence.
Monitor daily workflow, queue management, and productivity of the team.
Act as point of contact for business stakeholders and vendors for issue resolution.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and quality improvements.




Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and coaching sessions.
Ensure adherence to audit requirements, SOX controls, and documentation standards.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Prepare and present operational metrics, dashboards, and management reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable operations.
Strong hands-on knowledge of Invoice Processing, Payments, VMD, and T&E;.
Minimum 24 years of experience in a Team Lead / SME / Supervisory role.
Experience in handling large volumes and complex AP environments.
Strong understanding of SOPs, SLAs, KPIs, and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP / Oracle / Workday / Coupa / Ariba (any).
Good knowledge of MS Excel and reporting.
Excellent people management and stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to handle escalations and drive closure.
Experience in transition, knowledge transfer, or stabilization phases is a plus.

📌 Assistant Manager Procure To Pay Karnataka
🏢 IBM
📍 Karnataka