Manager - Accounts Payable - KPO/BPO/Service Industry

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Including, but not limited to:)

- Oversee the accounts payable department and ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports

- Implement and maintain accounts payable policies and procedures

- Ensure compliance with company policies, as well as local, state, and federal regulations

- Monitor and analyze accounts payable processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

- Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement and other finance team, to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices

- Manage vendor relationships and resolve any issues or disputes related to payments or invoices

- Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports, cash flow projections, and vendor performance metrics

- Train and develop accounts payable staff, including setting performance goals and conducting performance evaluations

- Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes for accounts payable

- Assist with audits and provide documentation and support as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

- Must be able to handle team members and lead as a SPOC for Accounts Payable process

- Strong system and process-oriented skills

- Effective written and verbal communication skills

- Excellent time management skills

- Ability to build strong relationships, influence and communicate cross-functionally at most levels, demonstrating leadership

- Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills

- Exhibit a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive, and energy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Master Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA/CMA or M.Com. highly preferred

- 5+ years' experience as Assistant Manager of Accounts/Finance and overall, 6-8 years of experience in accounting domain preferably from BPO/KPO/Service industry

- Demonstrated ability to work with team members in a hands-on management capacity

- Managed team of 10-15 members

- Experienced with Microsoft Office, especially advanced in excel and PowerPoint.

- Knowledge of D365 and Concur is plus.