Accounts Payable - Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Operations Management
Supervise and mentor a team of AP analysts to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.

Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback to team members.

Drive team productivity and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs.

Invoice & Payment Processing
Oversee day-to-day invoice processing, ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.

Manage payment runs, urgent payments, and vendor reconciliations.

Ensure timely resolution of invoice discrepancies and vendor queries.

Process Expertise & Financial Controls
Handle GR/IR account reconciliation and clearing activities.

Support month-end and year-end P2P closing processes.

Ensure compliance with audit requirements and internal financial controls.

System & Reporting
Leverage SAP or S/4HANA for AP operations, reporting, and analytics.

Prepare and present AP performance reports to senior management.

Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with procurement, finance, and vendor management teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Act as a point of escalation for vendor and internal stakeholder concerns.

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

7–9 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 year in a supervisory or team lead role.

Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, GR/IR, and P2P closing.

Proficiency in SAP or S/4HANA is a strong advantage.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.