Job Description

Front Line Officer - Accounts Payables

Location: Vilayat Bharuch

Function: Finance & Accounts

Qualification: MBA (Finance) or equivalent

Experience: 4-5 years in Accounts Payable / Plant Accounting

Experience in manufacturing/plant environment will be an added advantage

Role Overview:

Responsible for end-to-end Accounts Payable operations including contractor billing, invoice processing, vendor payments, and financial compliance. The role requires strong expertise in SAP, plant accounting, and adherence to internal controls, along with supporting audits, sustainability initiatives, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contractor Bill Processing & Invoice Management

Process contractor and stores invoices (service & material) in SAP with accuracy and timeliness.
Perform bill booking/passing after verification with Purchase Orders, GR/IR, and company policies.
Ensure compliance with payment terms and contractual conditions.
Coordinate for submission of complete payment documents to the Treasury team.
Facilitate timely clearance of contractor and vendor bills.
Ensure adherence to IFC and SOP guidelines.

2. Accounts Payable & Vendor Payments

Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes including vendor payments.
Handle GR/IR accounting and resolve related discrepancies.
Track vendor balances and ensure timely settlements.

3. Accruals, Provisions & Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly accruals and provisions based on inputs from various departments.
Monitor GR/IR ageing and advance payment ageing.
Conduct GL scrutiny and variance analysis against budget (including Repairs & Maintenance).

4. Systems, Sustainability & Compliance

Support implementation of IMS, Operational Excellence (OpEx), and sustainability initiatives.
Ensure zero non-conformities during audits (IMS/ISO/Sustainability).
Drive digitization initiatives to enhance data accuracy and process efficiency.
Contribute to waste reduction and sustainability efforts.

5. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

Ensure compliance with statutory and environmental regulations (Factories Act, etc.).
Support implementation of plant safety systems and procedures (ABG/DuPont frameworks).
Promote safety awareness and adoption of best practices across teams.

6. People Development

Align with KRAs, performance goals, and training plans.
Identify skill gaps and support capability-building initiatives.
Foster a collaborative and performance-driven work culture.
Support employee recognition and career development initiatives.

Key Skills / Keywords:

SAP Knowledge
Accounts Payable (AP)
Service Invoice Processing & Material Invoice Processing
Bill Passing / Bill Booking
GR/IR Accounting
Accruals & Provisions
Vendor Payments
Financial Controls (IFC, SOPs)
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills