JD: Accounts Payable | Executive / Junior Executive Global Finance • Global Business Services • India About Cognizant Corporate Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth. At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose, always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping the future of business. About the role As an Accounts Payable Executive or Junior Executive, you will be a key member of the Global Business Services team within Global Finance. You will support core AP accounting, reconciliation, month-end, tax workings, audit closure and controllership activities, with a strong focus on accuracy, timely completion and effective review. In this role, you will Prepare accounts payable accruals. Prepare AP and audit schedules and perform related reconciliations. Record journal entries accurately and on time. Support month-end close activities. Prepare GST workings.



Support internal and external audit closure and respond to controllership queries, including flux-related queries. Review vendor reconciliations. Review and approve monthly amortization of prepaid vouchers. Perform general ledger reviews for AP expense codes. What you must have to be considered The ability to prepare AP accruals, schedules, reconciliations and journal entries with attention to accuracy and timelines. Working capability in month-end support, GST workings, vendor reconciliation and AP general ledger review. The ability to support audit closure and address controllership queries, including flux-related queries. A strong sense of ownership, focus on meaningful outcomes and commitment to effective collaboration. Alignment with Cognizant’s values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do the Right Thing and Own It. These will help you succeed A structured approach to reconciliations, reviews and period-close deliverables. Explicit coordination with audit, controllership and other finance stakeholders. Consistent follow-through on exceptions, queries and closure activities.

📌 Accounts Payable - A Level (India)
🏢 People First Consultants
📍 India