Accounts Payable Lead

Location: Yelahanka, Bengaluru

Experience: 5–8 Years

Qualification: M.Com / B.Com in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to manage end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) operations and support financial accounting and month-end closing activities.

The role involves managing vendor payments, fund requests, advances, consultant invoices, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, fixed asset capitalization, inventory schedules, and AP/R2R reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with SAP/ERP systems, AP processes, financial accounting, reconciliations, and process improvement.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable Operations

- Manage and review weekly fund requests to ensure adequate cash flow for vendor and operational payments.
- Process and monitor advance payments to vendors and employees.
- Process corporate credit card payments and perform timely reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor and consultant payments.
- Review, validate, and post consultant invoices in the ERP system.
- Monitor and clear outstanding employee and vendor advances through appropriate accounting entries.
- Review and post parked accounting documents within defined timelines.
- Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and posting discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate vendor accounts and ensure timely reconciliation of outstanding items.

Financial Accounting & Month-End Close
- Perform intercompany and inter-unit accounting postings and reconciliations.




- Execute fixed asset capitalization in accordance with company accounting policies.
- Prepare and maintain inventory schedules and reconciliation statements.
- Support Profit After Tax (PAT) calculations and related analysis.
- Prepare and review overhead (OH) allocation workings and schedules.
- Prepare accurate journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Perform account reconciliations and ensure timely clearance of open items.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.

Reporting, Audit & Process Improvement
- Prepare periodic reports related to Accounts Payable, vendor payments, advances, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and explanations.
- Identify and resolve accounting and reconciliation issues within defined timelines.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across AP and Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Operations, Treasury, and other cross-functional teams to strengthen financial controls and service delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- M.Com / B.Com in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.




- 5–8 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, R2R, or Finance Shared Services.
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and vendor management.
- Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
- Good understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, accruals, and month-end closing.
- Experience in fixed asset accounting/capitalization and inventory reconciliation is preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Preferred Skills
- Experience in a Finance Shared Services or Global Business Services environment.
- Exposure to SAP FI/CO or similar financial modules.
- Experience in AP process automation and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Key Skills Accounts Payable | Vendor Payments | Invoice Processing | SAP | ERP | Financial Accounting | R2R | Intercompany Accounting | Account Reconciliation | Fixed Assets | Month-End Close | Journal Entries | Accruals | Inventory Reconciliation | Fund Requests | Advance Payments | Corporate Credit Cards | Microsoft Excel | Process Improvement | Finance Shared Services

Pay: Up to ₹900,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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