Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA)

Req ID 89770 | GBS Chennai, India, ZF India Pvt. Ltd.

Job Description

What you can look forward as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA):

Strategic & Functional Leadership

- Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for all business units serviced by the Shared Services center.

- Align AP operations with company goals and global finance strategy.

- Establish and monitor process KPIs and SLAs, ensuring delivery against agreed targets.

- Drive initiatives for cost efficiency, productivity, and service excellence.

Operational Management

- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, Scanning & Validation, payments, credit memos, and employee reimbursements.

- Oversee the vendor master data management, PO/non-PO invoice handling, GR/IR clearing, and payment cycles.

- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations (e.g., TDS, GST), SOX/internal controls, and audit requirements.

- Manage invoice holds, exceptions, and escalation queues efficiently.

Automation & Process Improvement

- Identify and implement opportunities for automation (RPA, OCR, AI) and process simplification.

- Champion the use of digital tools and dashboards for monitoring and decision-making.

- Collaborate with IT and transformation teams to drive ERP enhancements and system improvements.

People Leadership

- Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of AP professionals, including team leads, Sr. Executives and Executives.

- Foster a high-performance culture with strong ownership and continuous learning.

- Manage resource allocation, training, succession planning, and team engagement.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

- Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders (procurement, business units, finance controllers).

- Maintain strong relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely issue resolution and communication.

- Lead or participate in governance meetings with business stakeholders and global finance teams.

Risk & Compliance

- Ensure robust internal controls are in place and regularly reviewed.

- Prepare for and support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

- Mitigate financial, reputational, and operational risks associated with payables processing.

Your profile as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA):

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA)

- 15-18 years in finance, with over 10 years in leadership roles within Accounts Payable in Shared Services or GBS environments.

- In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay(P2P) processes, vendor management, and compliance.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, especially SAP (S/4HANA), and proficiency in data tools like Excel and Power BI. Strong capabilities in leading large teams, managing conflicts, and fostering high performance.

- Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively while driving process excellence and automation.

Be part of our ZF team as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA) and apply now!

Contact

Veerabrahmam Darukumalli