Manager - Accounts Payable - Group Functions

Key Responsibilities:

● Team Leadership & Development:

○ Supervise and mentor the accounts payable team, providing strong guidance,

training, and regular performance evaluations.

○ Delegate tasks effectively to team members and ensure the timely and accurate

completion of all accounts payable work.

● End-to-End Accounts Payable Oversight:

○ Oversee the entire accounts payable process, from the initial receipt of invoices

through to payment processing and reconciliation.

○ Ensure accurate and timely payment of all invoices, strictly adhering to company

policies, internal controls, and agreed-upon payment terms.

● Reconciliation & Dispute Resolution:

○ Regularly reconcile supplier statements with internal records and proactively

resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise.

● Financial Reporting & Analysis:

○ Prepare and analyze comprehensive accounts payable reports, including aging

reports and payment forecasts.

○ Actively assist in critical month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure

financial books are closed accurately and on time.

○ Support in the preparation and submission of Management Information System

(MIS) reports.

● Audit & Compliance:

○ Actively participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary

documentation and explanations to ensure full compliance.

○ Ensure all accounts payable operations adhere to relevant regulations, internal

policies, and audit standards.

● Process Improvement & Automation:

○ Identify areas for operational enhancement within the accounts payable

function.

○ Implement efficient processes and controls to continuously improve accuracy,

compliance, and overall efficiency.

○ Contribute to and support SAP integration and automation initiatives within the

finance function.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related field

● Minimum 6-10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, with at least [3-5

years] in a managerial or team-handling role within a reputable organisation.

● Mandatory hands-on experience with SAP for Accounts Payable processes.

● Proven experience in successfully managing and mentoring a team.

● Demonstrated experience in closing books and preparing/submitting MIS reports.

● Strong understanding of internal controls and financial accounting principles.

● Familiarity with SAP integration and automation tools/concepts is a significant plus.

● Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational, and time management skills.

● Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively

across departments.