Key Responsibilities

* Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) operations, including invoice review and processing, approval coordination, payment run preparation, and maintenance of supporting documentation.

* Manage cash and banking activities by monitoring transactions, preparing cash reports, maintaining banking records, executing fund transfers, and supporting deposit-related processes.

* Review and validate employee expense reports for accuracy, appropriate coding, policy compliance, and supporting documentation, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.

* Support month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, recurring journal entries, and preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.

* Provide guidance, review, and day-to-day supervision to junior accounting team members supporting AP and related accounting functions.

* Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial records and documentation to ensure compliance, operational continuity, and timely reporting.

* Collaborate with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to drive productive, well-controlled, and accurate accounting processes and financial operations.

* Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of accounting workflows, controls, and reporting practices.





Required Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

* Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

* Hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, cash management, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

* Strong understanding of US GAAP and accrual-based accounting principles.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across functions.

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

* Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

* Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience working within professional services, consulting, or other service-based organizations.

* Hands-on experience with ERP and CRM platforms such as SAP and Salesforce.

* Prior experience working in multinational corporations (MNCs) or global business environments.

* Exposure to process improvement initiatives, is an advantage

Pay: ₹650,000.00 - ₹850,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounts Payable Specialist (India)
🏢 AKIVA Business Advisors
📍 India