Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management

- Supervise, mentor, and train a team of Accounts Payable 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 environment.

- Address and resolve employee issues and concerns promptly and effectively.

- Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage team schedules.

P2P Process Oversight

- Oversee the entire Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, from purchase requisition to payment disbursement.

- Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests.

- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the P2P 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 P2P 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





- Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports, payment forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

- Identify trends and anomalies in accounts payable data and search for 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.

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.

Requirements

- Location: Chennai

- UK Shift: 1.30PM onwards

- Minimum 10-12 years of experiencing in P2P team

- Solid Team handling experience (minimum 2-5yrs experience)

- Preferred experience in SSC/Media/Advertising

- Strong communication skills for negotiation reconciliation

- Self-motivated

- Flexible attitude to achieve results.

- Calm under pressure.

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📌 Supervisor - Accounts Payable (Chennai)
🏢 WPP
📍 Chennai