Job Title:
Team Lead – Accounts Payable
Department:
Finance & Accounts
Location:
Gurgaon
Reports To:
Assistant Manager / Manager – Finance Employment
Type:
Full-time
Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced
Team Lead – Accounts Payable
to oversee the day-to-day operations of the AP function. The ideal candidate will lead a team responsible for managing vendor payments, invoice processing, reconciliations, and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. This role requires strong leadership, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of end-to-end AP processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
- Review and approve vendor reconciliations, payment proposals, and aging reports.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements (GST, TDS, etc.).
- Monitor AP metrics such as aging, payment cycles, and unaccounted invoices to maintain healthy cash flow and vendor relationships.
- Liaise with procurement, treasury, and business teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings with accurate reporting of AP balances.
- Ensure timely vendor onboarding and validation in coordination with the procurement and compliance teams.
- Assist in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to queries.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of AP automation tools or ERP upgrades.
- Mentor, train, and evaluate team members to improve performance and ensure knowledge continuity.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
- 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 1–2 years in a team lead/supervisory role.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and AP operations.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho Books).
- Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
- Familiarity with Indian statutory compliance including GST, TDS, and vendor taxation.
Key Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Process orientation and continuous improvement mindset
Preferred Attributes
- Experience working in a shared service center or large-scale AP environment
- Exposure to automation tools and digital workflows
- Experience handling high invoice volumes and complex vendor structures
