Job Title:  Manager Accounts Payable

Job Title: Manager Accounts Payable (Indirect Spend)

Position Summary:

As the Manager Accounts Payable (Indirect Spend), you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the entire accounts payable function for Indirect spend under Global Finance Shared Services. The candidate will oversee the processing of Vendor invoices, Preparation of payments, Reconciliation of accounts, and the management of queries from both internal and external parties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the AP process to ensure smooth functioning.

• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs to ensure targets are met.

• Prepare and present regular reports on AP performance to senior management.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal control.

Process Transformation:

• Support process transformation

• Support Ariba implementation and go live operations

Operations excellence:

• Design and drive process transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.

• Conduct detailed analysis of AP data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive process enhancements.

• Lead projects aimed at automating and streamlining AP processes.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for AP-related matters.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to maintain strong relationships.

People management and development:

• Lead the recruitment, training, development, and management of AP team.

• Provide training and support to AP teams to enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Provide performance feedback and mentoring to team members.

Transition experience:

• Manage transitions from BU to SSC set up in India.

• DTP / SOP to be developed for activities in scope and updates as and when required.

• Highlight delays and provide solutions to mitigate risk.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a relevant field.

• 10+ years of experience in accounts payable processes, with at least 7 years in a supervisory role

• Strong understanding of AP processes and best practices.

• Excellent leadership and project management skills.

• Ability to analyse complex data and make strategic decisions.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Manage and lead a team of 20.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with SAP and Ariba

• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

• Prior transition handling experience is desirable.

JOB LOCATION: Bangalore / Coimbatore

TRAVEL: 10% of the time

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  The responsibilities and qualifications listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment and is regularly exposed to moderate noise and lighting associated with a business office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.