Senior Manager Accounts Payable

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – Accounts Payable to take complete charge of our AP function across all our branches. You will make sure every vendor gets paid correctly and on time, keep our vendors happy, and help us plan our payments smartly. Our business is project-based and fast-moving, so you will be handling many projects and payments at the same time.

Responsibilities

What you will mainly focus on

• Weekly payment runs: Set up fixed payment days every week, so vendors and project teams know exactly when payments will happen.
• Full payment cycle: Take every invoice through PO check, COP check, approval and payment, without delays.
• Project payments: Handle advances, retention amounts and milestone payments as per project progress and contract terms.
• Cash flow planning: Plan payments based on project timelines and available funds, so we don't miss due dates or face vendor escalations.
• GST and TDS: Collect proper tax invoices from vendors on time so we get full GST credit, and make sure TDS is deducted correctly.

Day-to-day AP work

• Manage the complete AP process, from receiving invoices to releasing payments.
• Make sure every payment is correct and booked to the right project or cost centre.
• Reconcile vendor statements, sort out mismatches, and keep ledgers and ageing reports clean and up to date.

Working with vendors

• Be the main finance contact for our vendors and subcontractors.
• Handle vendor onboarding and keep vendor details, bank information and documents updated.
• Discuss payment terms with vendors, sort out issues politely, and keep project and procurement teams informed on payment status.

Payment planning

• Plan payments in a way that keeps vendors happy and also protects our cash position.
• Forecast upcoming payments against project milestones so funds are ready when needed.
• Work closely with the finance team on fund planning across projects.

Leading the team

• Lead and guide the AP team across all branches, assign work, and help each person grow.
• Bring the same process, rules and SOPs to every branch.
• Combine branch-wise payables and ageing into one clear report.
• Train the team to handle high volumes during busy project cycles.

Compliance and reports

• Make sure all payments follow GST, TDS and other statutory rules.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, accruals and audits.
• Share weekly AP dashboards, payment forecasts and ageing reports with management.
• Share weekly project-wise reports on invoices, COP status and pending payments.
• Find ways to automate work and make the process faster and simpler.

Qualifications

• CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), M.Com or B.Com.
• 10–12 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 3–4 years of managing a team.

Required Skills

• Good hands-on knowledge of the full AP cycle and project cost accounting.
• Clear understanding of payment planning, cash flow and working capital.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS and other compliances.
• Comfortable with ERP systems like Zoho, and strong in Excel.
• Good leadership and communication skills, and able to handle vendors and internal teams well.
• Detail-oriented, honest, and able to manage many project deadlines at once.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in interior design, construction, real estate, EPC or any project-based industry.
• Experience handling AP for multiple branches or locations.
• Experience with AP automation or ERP setup.

What We Offer

• Good salary, as per industry standards.
• A leadership role where you own the AP function across branches.
• Medical insurance for you and your family.
• Paid leave, sick leave and holidays as per company policy.
• Chances to learn and grow, including working on automation and system upgrades.
• A friendly, supportive and design-led work culture.
• Travel Pass & Food