Senior Accounts Accounts Payable

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager Accounts Payable Location: Preferred for Calicut/Bangalore Department: Finance & Accounts Reporting To: AGC Finance Head Experience Required: 10+ years in Accounts Payable or similar finance function Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Manager Accounts Payable to oversee the accounts payable function, ensure timely vendor payments, manage team performance, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, deep understanding of AP processes, and experience working in a dynamic business environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Oversee timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations. Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. Manage vendor relationships and resolve escalated issues and payment discrepancies. Monitor AP aging reports, ensure timely payments and manage working capital effectively. Review and authorize payment runs, Taxation related documentation as applicable Support month-end and year-end closing activities including accruals and account reconciliations. Drive continuous process improvements and derive cross BU synergies in the process automation initiatives, Maturity model and create best practice compendium in AP function. Collaborate with procurement, treasury, internal audit, and other cross-functional teams. Lead and mentor the AP team; ensure training, performance reviews, and employee engagement. Define KPI matrix for AP function and monitor and report monthly basis the performance of KPIS Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA), CMA, or MBA Finance preferred. 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity. Strong understanding of accounts payable principles, tax regulations and internal controls. Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle/D 365 and other ERPs) Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to handle high-volume transactions in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with experience in GCC Payable processes are preferred Preferred Attributes: Experience in shared services or multinational environments. Proven track record of implementing process improvements and automation tools. Strong leadership and team management abilities.