Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager - Accounts Payable

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or related accounting roles, with progressive responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, accounting practices in Tally Prime, and proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in high-volume and compliance-driven environments.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage priorities effectively, and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, including professional email etiquette and strong customer service orientation.

Invoice & Payment Processing:

• Supervise end-to-end payment processes, including invoice verification, uploads, and payment runs.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all vendor invoices.
• Maintain and update vendor master data with complete documentation and robust internal controls.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and statutory norms including MSME, GST, and TDS.
• Prepare and review AP ageing reports, vendor reconciliations, outstanding balances, and advance statements.
• Handle fixed asset accounting, capitalization, and depreciation processes.

Finalization and Monthly Closing:

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities including AP accruals, expense reconciliations, prepaid schedules, and financial reporting inputs.
• Prepare accurate and timely provisions and ensure proper recording in the ERP system.
• Conduct variance analysis, trend analysis, and prepare PL and balance sheet schedules related to expenses.
• Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors by providing required data and resolving related queries.

Process Improvement & Systems:

• Lead process improvement initiatives, including automation projects and ERP enhancements.
• Serve as a business lead for ERP/AP system upgrades or new implementations.
• Analyse AP data to identify trends, cash-flow impacts, and opportunities for process improvement.