Job Summary

The opportunity: Senior Consultant-TMT-Business Consulting PI-CNS - BC - Finance - Chennai.

Context

Industry convergence offers TMT (Technology, Media & Entertainment, and Telecommunications) organizations the chance to evolve and transform, but it also presents challenges around competitiveness and delivering agile corporate strategies for growth. Content distributors are transforming into content producers, service providers are becoming tech companies, technology companies are the catalyst for dramatic change in every sector, and customers want the latest innovations now.

Key Responsibilities

- Team Leadership and Management: Supervise, mentor, and train a team of PTP Specialists.
- Delegate tasks effectively and monitor team performance against established goals and KPIs.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team setting.
- Address and resolve employee issues and concerns promptly and effectively.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage team schedules.
- PTP Process Oversight: Oversee the entire PTP process, from purchase requisition to payment disbursement.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, T&E; claims, purchase orders, and payment requests.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the PTP cycle.
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Purchasing, Receiving, Finance) to ensure smooth PTP operations.
- Compliance and Controls: Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.




- Maintain and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
- Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in accounting regulations and best practices.
- Reporting and Analysis: Analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports, payment forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Identify trends and anomalies in accounts payable data and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide timely and accurate information to management as requested.
- Problem Solving and Issue Resolution: Serve as a point of escalation for complex accounts payable issues.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, errors, and other problems in a timely and efficient manner.
- Develop and implement solutions to prevent recurring issues.
- Reviewing and approving vendor statement reconciliations and ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items.
- System Management: Work with IT and other departments to maintain and improve the accounts payable system.
- Participate in system upgrades and implementations.
- Troubleshoot system-related issues and provide support to team members.

Role-Specific Skills and Experience

- Graduate with 5-8 years of experience in PTP.
- Strong knowledge of processes, including invoice validation, PO matching, reconciliations, and exception handling.




- Experience in supervising delivery of PTP processes.
- Experience in invoice and vendor management, including resolution of supplier queries.
- Self-motivated.
- Commercially focused with a strong Client service approach.
- Confidence in dealing with and building relationships both internally and externally.
- Well organized with strength in prioritizing.
- Flexible attitude to achieve results.
- Calm under pressure.
- Proficiency in ERP platforms, along with advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice validation, PO matching, reconciliations, and exception handling.
- Ability to manage supplier queries, prioritize aging items, and meet agreed turnaround times and service-level requirements.

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Master of Commerce

Experience

- Financial Analysis (3+ years)

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

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📌 Sr Consultant - Business Consulting PI - TMT - CNS - BC - FINANCE (Chennai)
🏢 EY
📍 Chennai