Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

About The Role

We are looking for an Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable to own the end-to-end AP process, including

vendor onboarding, invoicing, payments, query resolution, and expense reimbursements. You will ensure the

function runs smoothly, stays compliant, and continues to improve.

Your Job

• Manage and guide a team of Accounts Payable specialists, ensuring efficient operations and
  
  

adherence to company policy

• Process and approve vendor invoices, coordinating with cross-functional teams to secure timely
  
  

approvals

• Oversee payment processing and resolve Accounts Payable queries
• Ensure invoices meet India tax requirements and proper tax invoice standards (GST); liaise
  
  

directly with vendors on compliance where needed

• Partner with Procurement, Accounting, and IT to improve processes, drive automation initiatives,
  
  

and strengthen information flow across teams

• Maintain accurate documentation and records to meet India Income tax , GST and statutory
  
  

Requirements

Who is the best fit

• 4-5+ years of experience in increased responsibility in the full cycle procure to pay process,
  
  

preferably with fast growing start ups.

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable functions including vendor set-up, invoicing,
  
  

payments, statutory deductions and compliance of TDS, GST etc.

• Understand documentation requirements of foreign payments and account / pay the same in line
  
  

with the applicable laws

• Planning and executing monthly closure activities
• Strong skills in process controls, MS Office suite of applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint),
  
  

and ERP systems (e.g Oracle; Net-suite).

• Experience with AP automation tools and process automation
• Problem-solver who can identify and resolve issues including the ability to execute on automation
  
  

and process improvement projects

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent, CA-IPCC Passout
  
  

About KUKU

Founded in 2018, KUKU is India's leading storytelling platform, offering a vast digital library of audio stories, short courses, and microdramas. KUKU aims to be India's largest cultural exporter of stories, culture and history to the world with a firm belief in Create In India, Create For The World.

We deliver immersive entertainment and education through our OTT platforms: Kuku FM, Guru, Kuku TV, and more. With a mission to provide high-quality, personalized stories across genres—from entertainment and education to culture and history—KUKU continues to push boundaries and redefine India's entertainment industry.

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Skills: vendor management,invoice processing,procure-to-pay (p2p),accounts payable,tds compliance,gst compliance,vendor onboarding,payment processing