Manager - Accounts Payable - Manufacturing Firm - CA

Manager - Accounts Payable - SAP(Hana) - CA

Manager Accounts Payable

Domnic Lewis has been mandated to hire a Manager Accounts Payable for a Pune location

Role Responsibilities:

Service Delivery and Invoice Processing:

- Ensure effective invoice processing and prompt payment to BP suppliers while resolving issues on employee expenses.

- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to conclude audits within agreed timeframes and address observations.

- Ensure 100% compliance with TDS and GST in the Purchase to Pay cycle.

- Proactively monitor and manage transactional pipeline to prioritize workload for better user experience and on-time payments.

- Support Squads in implementing timely and innovative improvements in processes.

- Resolve complex issues brought up by the team.

- Supervise team performance and oversee department processes optimization.

- Ensure compliance with relevant policies and build lasting relationships internally and externally.

Core Functions:

Accounts Payable Oversight:

- Supervise accounts payable department, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, payment runs, expense reports, and monthly financial closing.

- Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including ageing reports, provisioning, and month-end closing.

- Control advance payments and ensure compliance with payment timelines.

- Manage MSME and utility payments within defined SLAs.

- Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation and support.

Payable Management & Governance:

- Lead overall accounts payable process performance through direct and indirect teams.

- Conduct regular governance meetings with business customers.

- Drive transformation from transaction processing to exception management and business value creation.

Change Management:

- Lead change management process with stakeholders, supporting change proposals and implementation.

- Facilitate internal change communications and drive continuous improvement culture.

Risk & Control Management:

- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of accounts payable operations.

- Identify and address risks, implement risk control matrix, and ensure business continuity.

- Implement compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls.

- Facilitate internal and external audit reviews.

People Management:

- Direct line management for direct reports and team members.

- Communicate clear instructions and listen to team feedback.

- Drive rewards and recognition programs.

- Assist in project coordination, recruitment, training, and career development.

Expectations:

- Familiarity with various AP processes and systems.

- Lead teams servicing different customers in multiple locations using different systems.

Essential Education & Experience:

- Qualified CA with strong understanding of procurement and accounting practices.

- Minimum 2 years' experience leading client-service oriented function and 3 years hands-on experience in Accounts Payable.

- Experience in SAP and process management.

- Experience in recruitment, development, and coaching of employees.

- Cross-cultural working experience with excellent communication and influencing skills.

Role Essentials:

- First-principles thinking, ambiguity tolerance, right attitude, complexity management, and detail orientation.