Assistant Manager - P2P

Job Description

As an Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for end-to-end accounts payable operations, travel and expense (T&E) management, and month-end accounting support. This role will play a critical part in driving accuracy, compliance, and efficiency within finance processes. Invoice Processing & Accounts Payable Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate accounting in SAP. Review and verify invoices for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies. Match invoices with purchase orders and goods receipts to validate correctness. Ensure timely recording of invoices and coordinate payment processing. Maintain organized documentation for audit and reference. Expense Management Process and review employee travel and expense reports using the GEMS tool. Ensure reports are supported by proper documentation and comply with company policies and relevant regulations. Identify and correct errors or violations in submitted reports. Guide employees on expense submission procedures and policy compliance. Monitor and enforce adherence to T&E policies, minimizing non-compliant or fraudulent claims. Month-End & Reporting Support monthly closing activities, including expense accruals and prepaid expense accounting. Prepare month-end variance analysis and commentary for management. Conduct ARMS (Balance Sheet Reconciliation) post month-end and ensure timely closure of open items. Generate periodic and ad-hoc reports on invoice status, KPIs, and improvement metrics. Compliance & Audit Support Liaise with internal and external auditors by providing necessary documentation and clarifications. Address queries from auditors and internal stakeholders efficiently. Support tax team in providing GST and TDS-related data during monthly closings. Process Improvement Continuously identify and recommend opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance invoice and expense workflows. Propose and assist in implementing Procure-to-Pay (PTP) process improvements to drive operational excellence. Stakeholder Communication Effectively communicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies or issues promptly. Provide administrative and ad-hoc support as required by the Finance leadership. Education CA Inter or M.com. Experience 7 to 10 years of experience in corporate finance with a focus on accounts payable. Strong command of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis. Experience in using ERP systems, preferably SAP. Proficiency in using expense management tools such as GEMS. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication abilities. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. Show more Show less