Job Title : Lead Specialist GES Finance ANH

Location : Hyderabad

Job Type : Contract

Position Overview

This position is responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and effective month-end and year-end close activities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining financial accuracy, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.

The position requires strong analytical capabilities, hands-on experience with ERP systems, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve payment, cash management, and process-related issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and support month-end closing activities, ensuring all AP transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled within timelines.
- Prepare and deliver critical reports that impact AP postings, payment processing, and financial closures.
- Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with company policies and agreed SLAs.
- Monitor and manage invoice blocks, release blocked invoices, and proactively address overdue items across all regions.
- Analyze aging reports and take ownership of resolving overdue balances and invoices stuck in the system.
- Monitor and resolve BOT (automation) posting-related issues to ensure smooth invoice processing and minimize manual intervention.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and IT to resolve payment discrepancies, cash management issues, and vendor concerns.
- Proactively identify and analyze issues before they escalate, driving timely resolution and process efficiency.




- Manage and resolve queries through a structured ticketing system, ensuring adherence to SLAs and proper documentation.
- Support year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, accrual validations, and audit requirements.
- Ensure accurate and timely vendor payments, maintaining strong vendor relationships and compliance standards.
- Continuously identify process improvement opportunities and support automation and standardization initiatives.

Job Complexity

- Involves handling high volumes of invoices and transactions across multiple regions with varying compliance requirements.
- Requires strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues related to invoice blocks, overdue payments, and system posting errors.
- Entails managing dependencies across multiple teams (Procurement, Treasury, IT), requiring strong coordination and follow-up.
- Requires working under strict deadlines during month-end and year-end close cycles.
- Involves interpreting financial data and operational reports to drive decision-making and process improvements.
- Requires understanding of automated processes (BOT) and ability to troubleshoot exceptions.

Professional Attributes

- Robust attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and integrity.
- Process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Good teamwork and collaboration skills in a global environment.
- Adaptability to evolving systems, tools, and business requirements.

📌 Lead Specialist GES Finance ANH (Hyderabad)
🏢 DSM Firmenich
📍 Hyderabad