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Become our next FutureStarter Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary! Assistant Manager - Finance Country/Region: IN Location: Chennai, TN, IN, 600116 Req ID 80087 | GBS Chennai, India, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited Job Description About the Team: The Accounts Payable team within the Finance Global Shared Service Centre is dedicated to managing and processing vendor invoices and payments efficiently. This team reports directly to the Assistant General Manager (AGM) - AP Tower Head, ensuring compliance with financial policies and maintaining strong vendor relationships. What you can look forward to as Accounts Payable Lead Invoice Processing & Validation Perform scanning and validation of incoming invoices to ensure they meet internal standards. Accurately process vendor invoices, ensuring 3-way matching with purchase orders and goods receipts. Compliance & Controls Ensure all AP activities are compliant with company policies, internal controls, and applicable tax and regulatory guidelines. Conduct regular Quality Control (QC) checks to maintain process accuracy and reliability. Issue Resolution & Vendor Management Address vendor inquiries and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly and professionally. Oversee dispute resolution processes and ensure timely closure of open items. Reporting & Analysis Prepare and analyze AP reports including aging analysis, and KPI dashboards. Conduct root cause analysis on recurring errors and recommend corrective actions. Team Leadership & Development Manage and mentor the large AP team (25+ HC) to deliver results in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Facilitate team cross-training, promote skill development, and build career development plans. Monitor and improve team performance through structured feedback and coaching. Lead team-based initiatives, such as dispute management and process standardization. Systems & Tools Demonstrate strong proficiency in AP systems such as SAP, Blackline, and Microsoft Office tools. Ensure proper usage of automation tools and drive system optimization where possible. Your profile as Accounts Payable Lead: Preferred qualification CA/CMA (Inter). 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable process including Team management responsibility, with a focus on dealing with overseas stakeholders in a shared service environments. Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail. Proficiency in SAP, Blackline, and MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement. Be part of our ZF team as Assistant Manager - Finance and apply now! Contact Ragavendran J What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: Job Segment: Accounts Payable, Compliance, QC, Assistant Manager, ERP, Finance, Legal, Quality, Management, Technology
