Accounts Payable - Senior Executive

Position: Accounts Payable - Senior Executive
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: Head of Finance

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable professional to manage the company’s end-to-end payable processes, vendor management, and payment operations. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, excellent coordination skills, and experience handling high-volume transactions while ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, including invoice verification, processing, payment approvals, and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and other payable transactions.
• Review invoices and supporting documents for accuracy, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and resolve payment-related queries in a timely manner.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure outstanding liabilities are appropriately tracked and managed.
• Coordinate with internal departments for invoice approvals, expense verification, and payment scheduling.
• Prepare monthly AP reconciliations, accruals, and MIS reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Assist during internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the AP function.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
• CA / CMA / MBA Finance qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, GST/TDS compliance, and vendor management.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Tally, or similar platforms.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in handling high-volume transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in multinational or fast-paced environments will be an advantage.