Job Description (JD) Accounts Payable Lead

Role Details -

Role Title : Accounts Payable (AP) Lead

Location: Kolkata

Role Summary :

The AP Lead will manage endtoend Accounts Payable operations for a major Retail client, ensuring timely invoice processing, compliance, vendor management, and continuous process improvement. The role involves leading AP teams, handling escalations, driving SLA/KPI adherence, and supporting retailspecific financial cycles.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery & Operations:

- Manage full AP cycle including invoice validation and payment execution.

- Oversee highvolume retail vendor invoices.

- Support payment runs and closure entry.

Team Leadership & People Management:

- Lead AP Analysts team.

Client & Stakeholder Management:

- Primary contact for client finance and procurement.

Governance & Compliance:





- Ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness.

Continuous Improvement:

- Identify improvement opportunities and support automation.

Required Skills & Competencies

Functional Expertise:

- Solid AP knowledge.

- Retail Finance experience.

Soft Skills:

- Communication & stakeholder handling.

Technical Skills:

- MSD365 & ARIVA.

Education & Experience

- Bachelors degree in Finance/Commerce.

- 5 - 8+ years AP experience with lead role.

- Retail experience preferred.

KPIs

- Invoice turnaround time

- Accuracy

- Exception resolution

- Ontime payments

- Vendor satisfaction

- People Management

📌 Accounts Payable Team Lead (Kolkata)
🏢 Orion
📍 Kolkata