Role: Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable
- Skill: Accounts Payable
- Experience: 8 years to 10 years
- Job Location: Chennai One
- Shift: 6.30 AM to 4.30 PM
- Education:
- Minimum 15 years of regular, full time education (10 + 2 + 3)
- Non-technical graduation in finance & accounts stream
- B.Com, M.Com or similar
- Must Have:
- Invoices & Payments reviews, process harmonization, standardization and driving transformations
- Good-to-Have:
- Month-end reporting
- Role Overview:
- The Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable is responsible for managing end-to-end AP operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, reconciliations, and compliance with company policies. The role involves team handling, stakeholder management, month-end close support, and continuous process improvement.
- Experience & Expertise:
- Strong experience in Accounts Payable (Invoice Processing, Vendor Management)
- Hands-on experience in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally / NetSuite)
- Good knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance
- Experience in month-end close and AP reconciliations
- Exposure to audit support (internal & external)
- Ability to manage high-volume transactions and deadlines
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable process
- Review and approve vendor invoices and payments
- Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing
- Handle vendor queries and dispute resolution
- Monitor aging reports and payment schedules
- Perform AP reconciliations and month-end activities
- Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory regulations
- Coordinate with procurement and other stakeholders
- Support audit requirements and documentation
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of AP processes & accounting principles
- Understanding of GST, TDS, and compliance requirements
- ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
- Soft Skills