Key Responsibilities

- Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable lifecycle including invoice receipt, verification, accounting, and payment processing in line with banking policies.
- Process vendor payments in compliance with defined authorization matrices and banking operational guidelines.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with MSME regulations , including timely payments and reporting obligations.
- Apply and validate TDS and GST provisions during invoice processing and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Support preparation and reconciliation of GST returns and TDS returns , ensuring regulatory accuracy.
- Prepare and maintain Outstanding Advances (OA) and Outstanding Liabilities (OL) schedules , including periodic review and reconciliation.
- Ensure compliance with internal audit, RBI guidelines, and statutory audit requirements .
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (finance, procurement, compliance) to resolve discrepancies.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks in the AP process and suggest control improvements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 4+ years of experience in Accounts Payable / Finance Operations , preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
- Strong working knowledge of MSME compliance,



TDS, and GST regulations .
- Proven experience in handling invoice processing through payment and statutory compliance .
- Experience in preparing OA / OL schedules and performing reconciliations .
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) ; experience in banking ERP/core systems is a plus.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance frameworks, and audit requirements in a regulated workplace.
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills .
- Effective communication and presentation skills for stakeholder interactions.
- Strong team management and leadership capabilities .
- High attention to detail and accuracy, with a risk-aware mindset .
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

- Experience working with core banking systems or ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Finacle, etc.) .
- Exposure to internal/external audits and regulatory inspections (RBI, statutory auditors) .
- Familiarity with process automation tools (RPA, workflow systems) .
- Prior experience in a large bank or financial institution .

📌 Team Member-AP OPS-OPS-Accounts Payable Operations (AP OPS) (India)
🏢 Kotak Securities
📍 India