Company Name: VARITE India Private Limited

About The Client:

A global professional services network and part of the Big Four, along with Client, EY, and KPMG, operating across 149 countries worldwide. About The Job:

- Associate – Procure-to-Pay / Accounts Payable – Client Serving
- We are hiring an Associate for a client-serving Procure-to-Pay (P2P) / Accounts Payable role within Managed Services.
- The role will support operational delivery across core P2P activities, including purchase order processing, supplier master data maintenance, invoice receipt and processing, payment processing, travel and expense support, credit card administration, Accounts Payable query management, and period-end activities.
- The candidate will be expected to work in accordance with client-approved policies, procedures, controls, and applicable legal and regulation.
- Senior Associate – Procure-to-Pay / Accounts Payable – Client Serving
- The Senior Associate – Procure-to-Pay / Accounts Payable will support client-serving Finance Managed Services engagements by executing, monitoring, and coordinating end-to-end P2P and AP operations.
- The role requires robust operational experience in shared services or outsourcing environments, the ability to work with client teams, and a focus on quality, controls, service delivery, and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

- Execute assigned P2P and Accounts Payable tasks in line with client-approved policies, procedures, controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support purchase order generation, supplier master data maintenance, invoice receipt and scanning, invoice validation, invoice processing, and payment processing activities.
- Assist with travel and expense processing, credit card administration, Accounts Payable query management, and period-end support.
- Participate in transition activities from client teams to ***, including understanding the process, documenting activities, and creating or updating detailed desktop procedures.
- Use ERP and workflow tools such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Microsoft D365, Ariba, Coupa, Hypatos, Vic.AI, or similar platforms to perform assigned activities.
- Escalate service delivery or production issues to the manager and support timely resolution of process exceptions.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process optimization, automation, standardization, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with client stakeholders, internal teams, and managers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of assigned work.
- Execute and monitor Procure-to-Pay and Accounts Payable activities in accordance with client-approved policies, procedures, controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate invoice processing activities including PO and non-PO invoice intake, validation, coding, two-way and three-way matching, approval routing, duplicate checks, variance resolution, and exception handling.
- Support supplier master data setup and maintenance, payment run preparation, payment holds and releases, vendor and internal query management, and AP helpdesk activities.
- Assist with supplier statement reconciliations, AP ageing follow-up, accruals, cut-off activities, month-end close support, and period-end reporting.
- Review service delivery performance against SLAs and KPIs, identify issues, and recommend improvements to improve accuracy, timeliness, productivity, and control adherence.
- Support transition activities from client teams to ***, including knowledge transfer, shadow and reverse-shadow activities, process stabilization, and onboarding of delivery resources.
- Develop, update, and follow detailed desktop procedures, SOPs, process maps, RACI documents, escalation paths, and control documentation.
- Escalate service delivery risks,



production issues, policy deviations, and control gaps to the manager and support timely remediation with client stakeholders.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities, including process standardization, automation, queue management, productivity improvement, and organizational efficiency initiatives.
- Collaborate with client teams, internal delivery teams, and cross-functional stakeholders across Finance and Accounting areas including Accounts Receivable, Billing, Collections, General Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A.;

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or equivalent qualification.
- Preferred degree specialization in Accounting or Finance.
- 1–3 years of relevant operational experience in Procure-to-Pay, Accounts Payable, shared services, captive centers, or third-party outsourcing environments.
- Working knowledge of P2P processes, including purchase orders, supplier master data, invoice processing, payment processing, travel and expense, credit card administration, query management, and period-end support.
- Ability to follow documented procedures and work within a controlled client service delivery environment.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of Procure-to-Pay and Accounts Payable operations.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions and supporting documentation.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage routine operational tasks within defined timelines and service expectations.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills to coordinate with internal stakeholders, client teams, and managers.
- Demonstrates problem-solving ability to identify, escalate, and support resolution of process issues or exceptions.
- Demonstrates experience working in a captive shared service center, global business services team, or third-party outsourcing workplace.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of ERP, procurement, and workflow tools such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Microsoft D365, Ariba, Coupa, Hypatos, Vic.AI, or similar applications.
- Demonstrates an understanding of adjacent Finance and Accounting processes, including Accounts Receivable, Billing, Collections, General Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, and Treasury.
- Demonstrates the ability to support transition, process documentation, desktop procedure creation, and process stabilization activities.
- Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process gaps and support operational excellence initiatives.
- Required certifications: Not applicable.
- Preferred certifications: Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent accounting or finance certification.
- The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working in a client-facing delivery environment.
- They should be able to execute assigned P2P and Accounts Payable activities accurately, follow documented procedures, coordinate effectively with stakeholders, and support issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant operational experience in Procure-to-Pay, Accounts Payable, Finance Shared Services, captive shared service centers, or third-party outsourcing environments.
- Minimum one year of supervisory, process coordination, quality review,



or team support experience preferred for Senior Associate level.
- Hands-on experience in invoice processing, supplier master data, payment processing, T&E;, credit card administration, AP query management, reconciliations, and AP period-end support.
- Working knowledge of controls, maker-checker processes, approval matrices, segregation of duties, SLA tracking, KPI reporting, and exception management.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a client-facing environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders across geographies.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of end-to-end P2P and AP processes including invoice intake, validation, coding, matching, approvals, payments, vendor queries, reconciliations, and close support.
- Uses ERP and workflow tools such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O;, Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, Jira, Hypatos, Vic.AI, or similar platforms.
- Applies strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve invoice exceptions, vendor issues, payment holds, GR/IR mismatches, duplicate invoices, and ageing items.
- Maintains process documentation and supports training, knowledge transfer, quality checks, and operational readiness for new or transitioned work.
- Supports daily huddles, queue tracking, backlog management, SLA reporting, KPI dashboards, and weekly performance reporting.
- Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset by identifying process gaps, control enhancements, automation opportunities, and productivity levers.
- Works effectively in fast-paced client-serving environments with attention to detail, ownership, collaboration, and a commitment to quality delivery.
- Required certifications: Not applicable.
- Preferred certifications: Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent accounting or finance certification.
- The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable operating in a client-facing delivery environment.
- The candidate should be able to manage assigned P2P and AP activities with accuracy, coordinate with stakeholders, support issue resolution, maintain documentation, and contribute to process improvement while ensuring adherence to client policies, controls, SLAs, and quality expectations.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to respond/submit their updated resumes, and for additional job opportunities, please visit Jobs In India – VARITE .

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About VARITE: VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.

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VARITE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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