Accounts Payable - Senior Accountant, Mumbai - Narimanpoint

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Overview: As an integral part of our finance team, the Accounts Payable Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient financial operations within our organisation. This position involves providing comprehensive financial, administrative, and clerical support, with a primary focus on managing payments, controlling expenses, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities:

Payment Tracking and Expenditure Management: Maintain meticulous records of all financial transactions, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, and statements.

Reconciliation and Verification: Ensure accuracy in processed work by meticulously verifying entries and cross-referencing system reports with balances.

Record-Keeping: Maintain and update historical records for future reference and auditing purposes.

Approval Sheet Preparation: Prepare approval sheet for management review before disbursing payment to vendors and employees.

Employee & Vendor Payment Processing: Verify and process expense reports, and prepare and disburse outstanding dues to employees and vendors.

Vendor Payment Coordination: Schedule and oversee payments to vendors, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement while addressing outstanding credit issues.

Vendor Relations: Responsively handle vendor inquiries regarding financial matters in a professional and timely manner.

MIS Reporting: Prepare detailed analyses of accounts and generate monthly reports for review.

Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance payment processes to streamline efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

Educational Background: A degree in Finance, Economics, Business Studies, or Accounting with foundational understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles is essential.

Skills: Strong attention to detail and proficient data entry skills are crucial. Excellent interpersonal skills for daily interaction with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Additional Requirements:

Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.) is preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Preferred Experience:

4+ years of previous experience in an Accounts Payable or similar financial role.

This position offers an opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic finance team within a small business, contributing directly to the financial health and efficiency of the organisation.