Account Payable Team Leader

Job Title: Team Lead – Accounts Payable

Location: Gurgaon

Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Team Lead – Accounts Payable to oversee the day-to-day operations of the AP function. The ideal candidate will lead a team responsible for managing vendor payments, invoice processing, reconciliations, and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. This role requires strong leadership, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of end-to-end AP processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Review and approve vendor reconciliations, payment proposals, and aging reports.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements (GST, TDS, etc.).
• Monitor AP metrics such as aging, payment cycles, and unaccounted invoices to maintain healthy cash flow and vendor relationships.
• Liaise with procurement, treasury, and business teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings with accurate reporting of AP balances.
• Ensure timely vendor onboarding and validation in coordination with the procurement and compliance teams.
• Assist in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to queries.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of AP automation tools or ERP upgrades.
• Mentor, train, and evaluate team members to improve performance and ensure knowledge continuity.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 1–2 years in a team lead/supervisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and AP operations.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho Books).
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Familiarity with Indian statutory compliance including GST, TDS, and vendor taxation.