Account Assistant - Accounts Payable

As an Accounts Assistant (Senior Consultant) at EY, you will be responsible for various key responsibilities and accountabilities: - Perform invoice review and approval routing, ensuring proper coding, matching with purchase orders, and authorization in line with internal policies. - Conduct vendor ledger reconciliation, proactively resolving discrepancies between vendor statements and company records. - Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all AP transactions in compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements. - Support month-end closing activities by recording AP entries, making accruals, and investigating/clearing open items. - Assist in driving automation and process improvements within the AP function to enhance efficiency and accuracy. You will be expected to have the following functional competencies: - Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Concur, Workday, Proactis) and e-invoicing platforms. - Familiarity with tax regulations such as GST, TDS, and other compliance requirements. - Strong Excel skills for data reconciliation, analysis, and reporting. - Good understanding of accounting principles and period-end close activities. In addition, the following behavioural competencies are required: - High attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with vendors and cross-functional teams globally. - Proactive problem-solving skills and a customer service mindset. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a structured and organized approach. - Willingness to work in a dynamic, process-oriented, and evolving shared services environment. - Integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement. Qualifications and experience required for this role include: - Bachelors degree in accounting, Commerce, or Finance; additional certifications such as CA Inter or CMA Inter are a plus. - Hands-on experience with ERP systems and invoice workflow tools. - Prior experience in financial services, insurance broking, or regulated industries is preferred. - Experience working in a global environment with cross-border stakeholders is desirable. Join EY in building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. EY teams work across assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions, providing services in more than 150 countries and territories.,