About the Role: We are seeking a highly energetic and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Associate to drive end-to-end P2P operations within a Shared Services setting of a leading Indian conglomerate. We are looking for a dynamic individual who brings a fresh perspective to transactional processing, exception handling, and vendor management. As the company prepares for an digital transformation strategy, this role offers the opportunity to be on the ground of a major process modernization and part of this transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Process high volumes of PO and Non-PO invoices accurately and timely in SAP, ensuring strict adherence to internal policies and SLAs.
2. Perform rigorous 2-way and 3-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice) and proactively resolve discrepancies with procurement and business teams.
3. Manage the vendor helpdesk and communications, addressing queries regarding payment status, deductions, and account balances with a high level of customer service.
4. Support the preparation and execution of weekly payment runs, ensuring all necessary approvals and compliance checks are in place prior to disbursement.
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Process employee Travel & Expense (T&E;) claims in accordance with company policy, ensuring accurate coding and timely payouts.
6. Perform periodic vendor statement reconciliations and follow up on debit balances or advance adjustments.
7. Proactively flag recurring invoice errors, workflow bottlenecks, or system issues to leadership to support continuous process improvement.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
1. Graduate in Commerce/Accounting (B.Com) or equivalent.
2. 1–7 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations.
3. Mandatory hands-on experience working with SAP ECC (FI/MM modules).
4. Strong foundational understanding of basic accounting principles, invoice processing lifecycles, and GRN/PO matching.
5. Basic understanding of Indian statutory deductions applicable to payments, such as TDS and GST.
6. Strong attention to detail and accuracy when performing high-volume data entry and reconciliation tasks.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively manage vendor relationships and internal stakeholder queries.
8. Positive attitude, high energy, and the ability to work independently in a structured Shared Services framework.