Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

- 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 environment.
- Address and resolve employee issues and concerns promptly and effectively.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage team schedules.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Graduate with 5-8 years of experience in PTP.
- Robust 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.

Skills and Attributes Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Business Administration

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.

📌 Senior Project Consultant - Finance Transformation (Chennai)
🏢 EY
📍 Chennai