Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Assistant Manager Accounts Payable to manage end-to-end AP operations for multiple clients. The role requires strong expertise in invoice processing, vendor management, statutory compliance, team management, process improvement, and client relationship management. The candidate should be capable of handling multiple client engagements while ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs), internal controls, and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

- Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes for multiple domestic and international clients.
- Oversee invoice receipt, validation, coding, approvals, and posting in ERP systems.
- Ensure timely processing of vendor payments in accordance with agreed payment terms.
- Monitor AP ageing and outstanding liabilities.
- Perform vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure month-end and year-end AP closing activities are completed within timelines.
- Review employee reimbursements and travel expense claims.

Client Management

- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts.
- Conduct periodic governance meetings with clients.
- Ensure compliance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and operational performance reports.
- Manage escalations and ensure timely issue resolution.

Statutory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, MSME, Income Tax, and other applicable statutory regulations.
- Verify tax deductions before processing vendor payments.
- Coordinate with client finance teams for statutory audits and compliance requirements.
- Support statutory, internal, and external audit activities.




- Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of compliance records.

Team Management

- Lead and supervise AP executives and senior executives.
- Allocate work and monitor productivity.
- Review transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Conduct training sessions and mentor team members.
- Drive employee engagement and performance improvement initiatives.

Process Improvement & Controls

- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, internal controls, and compliance policies.
- Implement quality control measures to minimize processing errors.
- Participate in process transition and knowledge transfer for new clients.
- Support ERP implementation and process migration projects.

Eligibility

Education

- Chartered Accountant (CA), CMA, MBA (Finance), M.Com, or B.Com with relevant experience.

Experience

- 710 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or Finance & Accounting Outsourcing.
- Minimum 34 years of experience leading teams.
- Experience managing multiple client engagements in an outsourcing/shared services environment is preferred.

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes.
- Practical knowledge of GST, TDS, MSME compliance, and vendor taxation.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Workday, or similar.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query,



XLOOKUP, dashboards, and data analysis).
- Experience with workflow automation and AP tools is an advantage.

Key Competencies

- Leadership and people management.
- Client relationship management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and quality orientation.
- Time management and multitasking.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Process improvement mindset.
- Decision-making and ownership.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Invoice processing turnaround time (TAT).
- Payment accuracy.
- SLA adherence.
- AP ageing.
- Vendor reconciliation completion.
- Vendor query resolution TAT.
- Month-end closing timelines.
- Statutory compliance adherence.
- Audit observations.
- Client satisfaction scores.
- Team productivity and quality metrics.
- Process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Industry Experience

- Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)
- Business Process Management (BPM/BPO)
- Shared Services / Global Capability Centres (GCC)

Desired Candidate Profile

- Proven experience managing AP operations for multiple clients simultaneously.
- Robust understanding of Indian statutory compliance and taxation.
- Experience working in a client-facing outsourcing environment.
- Ability to independently manage client escalations and audits.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
- Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to automation and digital finance initiatives.

(Candidates who can join in short notice will be preferred).

Please don't apply if your notice period exceed more than 45 days.

📌 Assistant Manager (Uttar Pradesh)
🏢 OSOURCE INDIA
📍 Uttar Pradesh