Req ID 89770 | GBS Chennai, India, ZF India Pvt. Ltd.

Job Description
What you can look forward as Assistant General Manager
- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA): Strategic & Functional Leadership
• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for all business units serviced by the Shared Services center.
• Align AP operations with company goals and global finance strategy.
• Establish and monitor process KPIs and SLAs, ensuring delivery against agreed targets.
• Drive initiatives for cost efficiency, productivity, and service excellence. Operational Management
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, Scanning & Validation, payments, credit memos, and employee reimbursements.
• Oversee the vendor master data management, PO/non-PO invoice handling, GR/IR clearing, and payment cycles.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations (e.g., TDS, GST), SOX/internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Manage invoice holds, exceptions, and escalation queues efficiently. Automation & Process Improvement
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation (RPA, OCR, AI) and process simplification.
• Champion the use of digital tools and dashboards for monitoring and decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT and transformation teams to drive ERP enhancements and system improvements. People Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of AP professionals, including team leads, Sr. Executives and Executives.
• Foster a high-performance culture with strong ownership and continuous learning.
• Manage resource allocation, training,



succession planning, and team engagement. Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders (procurement, business units, finance controllers).
• Maintain strong relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely issue resolution and communication.
• Lead or participate in governance meetings with business stakeholders and global finance teams. Risk & Compliance
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Mitigate financial, reputational, and operational risks associated with payables processing.

Your profile
as Assistant General Manager
- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA):
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA)
• 15-18 years in finance, with over 10 years in leadership roles within Accounts Payable in Shared Services or GBS environments.
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay(P2P) processes, vendor management, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, especially SAP (S/4HANA), and proficiency in data tools like Excel and Power BI. Solid capabilities in leading large teams, managing conflicts, and fostering high performance.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively while driving process excellence and automation. Be part of our ZF team as Assistant General Manager
- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA) and apply now Contact Veerabrahmam Darukumalli

📌 Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA) (India)
🏢 ZF Group
📍 India