About this role
# Designation
AE- Practitioner, PTP, GCC
Function
Group Finance
Location
Bangalore
Reporting To
Assistant Manager
Job Description
What are the Key Deliverables in this role?
Financial Outcomes
- Perform the accounts payable to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Oversee daily operations including invoice verification, coding, approvals, and payment runs.
- Maintain vendor relationships and resolve payment-related queries and discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and improve AP metrics such as aging reports, payment cycles, and error rates.
Customer Service
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
- Collaborate with procurement, finance, and other departments to streamline processes.
- Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
Internal Processes
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Drive automation and process improvement initiatives within the AP function.
Innovation and Learning
- Experience in a shared services or global finance environment.
- Familiarity with electronic invoicing and payment platforms.
- Knowledge of tax regulations related to vendor payments (e.g., TDS, GST in India).
- Lean Six Sigma or process improvement certification is a plus.
What are the Critical success factors for the Role?
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.
- 4 + years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Proficiency in MS Excel and other financial tools.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Mandatory Language Requirements (spoken), if any:
What are the Desirable success factors for the Role?
- Experience in a shared services or global finance environment.
- Familiarity with electronic invoicing and payment platforms.
- Knowledge of tax regulations related to vendor payments (e.g., TDS, GST in India).
- Lean Six Sigma or process improvement certification is a plus.