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

Valuable 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 prospects for process improvement and payment automation

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