Senior Team Lead | Enterprise Technology and Performance-Finance Transformation | R2R

Senior Team Lead Enterprise Technology and Performance-Finance Transformation R2R

Job Location: Bangalore

The team

Enterprise technology has to do much more than keep the wheels turning; it is the engine that drives functional excellence and the enabler of innovation and long-term growth.Learn more about ET&P

Your work profile

• Supervise and mentor a team of accounts payable associates.
• Set performance goals monitor KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Oversee the end-to-end invoice processing workflow (PO and Non-PO) to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage and review payment runs including checks wire transfers and ACH payments.
• Ensure duplicate checks and controls are in place to prevent overpayments.
• Serve as the escalation point for vendor queries and disputes.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement efficiency improvements.
• Work on automation initiatives such as OCR ERP upgrades and AP workflow enhancements.
• Develop and update SOPs for standardizing AP processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls company policies and SOX compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing necessary documentation.
• Generate regular AP reports (aging reports payment forecasts accruals) and present insights to leadership.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes related to AP.
• Ensure all liabilities are recorded accurately and accounts are reconciled on time

Key skills required:

• Education : Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field.
• 7 years of experience in Accounts Payable with at least 3 years in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of AP processes controls and systems.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle / Oracle fusion) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to interact effectively across departments and with external vendors.
• Proven experience in process improvements and automation.
• Experience in shared services or global AP operations (Real estate)
• Knowledge of SOX compliance tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with automation tools like OCR and RPA.