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 prospects 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