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An Associate Manager Accounts Payable plays a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing an organization's accounts payable (AP) functions. This position typically involves managing the AP team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. 1. Accounts Payable Operations Supervise the daily operations of the AP team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. Review and approve payment batches, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Resolve complex invoice discrepancies and issues, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders as necessary. Ensure all general ledger (GL) accounting entries are posted to avoid month-end discrepancies in liability, expense, and bank accounts . 2. Reconciliation & Reporting Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies efficiently. Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, monitoring key performance indicators. Ensure all statutory reports, including tax matters such as sales tax and withholding tax, are prepared and reviewed . 3. Vendor Management Maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing any payment-related inquiries or disputes. Oversee the vendor onboarding process, ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained and verified . 4. Process Improvement & Compliance Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the AP function. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the AP function. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements . 5. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and supervise the AP team, providing training and development opportunities. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members. Delegate tasks, monitor team performance, and provide coaching as needed . Qualifications & Skills Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CA Inter) are a plus. Experience : Minimum of 710 years in accounts payable or a similar role, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity. Technical Skills : Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), MS Excel, and other data analysis tools. Soft Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Thanks much, Karthick Kumar CMA CGM GBS India Human Resources Chennai.
