Senior Team Lead | Accounts Payable | Bengaluru Eco space | Finance Transformation

Senior Team Lead Enterprise Technology and Performance-Finance Transformation Accounts Payable

• Location:Bangalore

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The Senior Team Lead t - Accounts Payable will oversee the accounts payable operations ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices payments and reconciliations. This role requires leadership skills to manage a team optimize processes and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will drive performance streamline workflows and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Management and Leadership:

• 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.

1. Invoice and Payment Processing:

• 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.

1. Vendor Management and Issue Resolution:

• 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.

1. Process Improvement and Automation:

• Identifyopportunities 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.

1. Compliance and Reporting:

• 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.

1. Month-End and Year-End Activities:

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes related to AP.

• Ensure all liabilities are recorded accurately and accounts are reconciled on time.

Key skillsrequired:

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field.

• 4 years of experiencein Accounts Payable

• Strong understanding of AP processes controls and systems.

• Proficiencyin ERP systems (e.g. Oracle / Oracle fusion) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent leadership organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communicationskills 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.