Junior Manager - II, Accounts Payable

DESCRIPTION

The Junior Manager – II, Accounts Payable is responsible for managing end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including supplier master data management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and supporting continuous process improvement initiatives. The position operates under minimal supervision and requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of account reconciliations, journal entries, and data entry activities.
• Manage supplier master data maintenance, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Lead and execute the month-end and year-end closing processes in alignment with corporate timelines and standards.
• Compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information to support business decision-making.
• Prepare standard and complex journal entries, tables, charts, and reports for management review.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring adherence to SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and drive process improvements.
• Handle ad hoc financial reporting and analysis requests.
• Participate in or lead complex accounting projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain flexibility with shift timings as required to support global operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical and Professional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Supplier Maintenance and Financial Internal Controls .
• Solid understanding of Financial Analysis and ability to interpret and communicate financial trends and variances.
• Ability to evaluate and apply Financial Regulations related to accounting, tax, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility to work in varied shifts as per business needs.

Core Competencies:

• Action Oriented: Approaches challenges with energy, urgency, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Adapts communication style to different audiences with clarity and professionalism.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound, timely decisions that move the business forward.
• Nimble Learning: Learns quickly from experience and applies insights to new situations.
• Values Differences: Respects and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures to enhance outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

Education, Licenses, and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A two-year or higher university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• 5–7 years of experience in Supplier Master Data Management , Accounts Payable , or Procurement Operations .
• Proven experience in end-to-end P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes.
• Exposure to SOX compliance and internal audit controls .
• Hands-on experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems is an added advantage.
• Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment preferred.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Office

ReqID 2420185

Relocation Package No