- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or related accounting roles, with progressive responsibility.
- Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, accounting practices in Tally Prime, and proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience working in high-volume and compliance-driven environments.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage priorities effectively, and work independently.
- Excellent communication skills, including professional email etiquette and strong customer service orientation.
Invoice & Payment Processing:
- Supervise end-to-end payment processes, including invoice verification, uploads, and payment runs.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of all vendor invoices.
- Maintain and update vendor master data with complete documentation and robust internal controls.
- Ensure strict compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and statutory norms including MSME, GST, and TDS.
- Prepare and review AP ageing reports, vendor reconciliations, outstanding balances, and advance statements.
- Handle fixed asset accounting, capitalization, and depreciation processes.
Finalization and Monthly Closing:
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities including AP accruals, expense reconciliations, prepaid schedules, and financial reporting inputs.
- Prepare accurate and timely provisions and ensure proper recording in the ERP system.
- Conduct variance analysis, trend analysis, and prepare PL and balance sheet schedules related to expenses.
- Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors by providing required data and resolving related queries.
Process Improvement & Systems:
- Lead process improvement initiatives, including automation projects and ERP enhancements.
- Serve as a business lead for ERP/AP system upgrades or new implementations.
- Analyse AP data to identify trends, cash-flow impacts, and opportunities for process improvement.
