Job Role: Payment SME / Specialist

Skill: Accounts Payable

Experience: 5–8 years

Location: TCS Kolkata

Shift: Aus/NZ

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:

- 5–6 years of total professional experience with 2–3 years in Accounts Payable payment processing
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP and Oracle ERP systems
- Sound knowledge of Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and payment lifecycle
- Experience working with bank portals and payment interfaces
- Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office applications
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Good to Have:

- Experience in shared services or global finance environments
- Knowledge of audit processes, compliance, and SOX controls
- Exposure to system migrations or payment automation initiatives

Job Summary:

The Payment SME – Accounts Payable is responsible for managing end-to-end payment processing activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payments to vendors and other stakeholders. The role requires solid hands-on experience with SAP and Oracle ERP systems, payment runs, reconciliations, and coordination with internal teams and banks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payment Processing





- Execute end-to-end payment runs for vendor, employee, and intercompany payments
- Validate payment proposals, invoice details, approvals, and payment terms before release
- Process payments via bank transfers, ACH, checks, and wire payments

• ERP & System Management

- Perform payment processing activities in SAP and Oracle Accounts Payable modules
- Generate and transmit payment files and resolve system or interface errors
- Coordinate with IT and banking partners for payment-related system issues

• Reconciliation & Controls

- Perform bank and payment reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Investigate and resolve rejected, duplicate, or failed payments
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit guidelines

• Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

- Respond to vendor and internal queries related to payment status and issues
- Coordinate with AP, Treasury, Procurement, and Finance teams for issue resolution
- Maintain accurate documentation of payment transactions and approvals

• Close Activities & Process Improvement

- Support month-end and year-end close activities related to payment processing
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and payment automation

📌 Payment Specialist (Kolkata)
🏢 Tata Consultancy Services
📍 Kolkata