Job Description

The P2P Senior Associate is responsible for accurate and timely execution of Accounts Payable invoice processing (PO and Non-PO) with robust exception handling, control compliance, and first-line governance.

The role focuses on validating invoice accuracy (tax, coding, approvals), resolving discrepancies, supporting GR/IR and open-item follow-ups, and contributing to month-end close readiness, aging reduction, and audit compliance, while acting as a key escalation point for complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing & Validation

Process PO and Non-PO invoices in SAP with high accuracy and timeliness

Perform detailed validation of tax, coding, approvals, and duplicate checks

Ensure correct execution of 3-way match (PO, Invoice, GR)

Deliver strong first-time-right (FTR) performance

Exception Handling & Control Governance

Resolve invoice holds, discrepancies, and complex exceptions

Act as escalation point for issues raised by Junior Associates

Ensure adherence to SOPs, controls, and SOX compliance requirements

Maintain first-line control checks and exception governance

Reconciliation & Close Support

Support GR/IR reconciliation and open-item follow-ups

Perform vendor statement validation and discrepancy resolution

Contribute to month-end processing, accrual inputs, and close readiness





Ensure completeness of supporting documentation and audit trail

SLA, Productivity & Queue Governance

Manage workload to meet SLA/KPI targets (accuracy, cycle time, aging)

Maintain and update productivity, aging, and exception trackers

Support queue prioritization and backlog reduction

Ensure timely closure of assigned transactions and exceptions

RCA, Continuous Improvement & Governance

Identify recurring issues and support root cause analysis (RCA)

Contribute to corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives

Highlight risks, inefficiencies, and control gaps

Stakeholder & Query Management

Coordinate with procurement, requestors, finance/controllers, and treasury

Handle vendor queries related to discrepancies and statement follow-ups

Provide timely and accurate updates on issue resolution

Support knowledge sharing and guidance to P2P associates (non-people management)

Outcomes (Success Measures)

High invoice accuracy and productivity metrics

Complete exception resolution log with closure status

Timely GR/IR follow-up tracker with resolution timelines

Full audit-ready approval evidence and documentation trail

Measurable aging reduction and backlog improvement

Documented vendor query resolution trail (emails, tickets, workflow notes)

📌 P Senior Associate (Pune)
🏢 Nielseniq
📍 Pune