Looking for Accounts Payable Team Lead jobs in Chennai? We are hiring an experienced P2P Team Lead / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for global stakeholders.

This opportunity is ideal for finance professionals with 5–8 years of experience in Procure to Pay (P2P), strong Oracle knowledge and experience managing a team of at least 10 employees.

The role involves overseeing invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, financial controls and client SLA management.

Job Overview

• Job Title: P2P Team Lead / SME – Accounts Payable

• Location: Chennai One Magnum, Chennai

• Experience: 5–8 years

• Salary: Competitive, based on experience

• Job Band: BPO 3

• Shift: Night shift, 5:30 PM to 3:30 AM

• Work Arrangement: 5 days onsite (confirm working days with recruiter)

About the Role

As a P2P Team Lead / Accounts Payable SME, you will oversee daily Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely invoice processing, accurate vendor payments and compliance with financial controls.

You will manage a team of 10 or more professionals, monitor operational performance and resolve complex invoice and payment escalations.

The role also involves working directly with global clients, participating in SLA review calls, supporting SOX compliance and driving continuous process improvement across the Procure to Pay function.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable and P2P Operations

• Oversee invoice processing, PO and non-PO invoice matching and exception handling.

• Ensure timely vendor payments and manage payment runs.

• Monitor aged payables and resolve outstanding payment issues.

• Handle vendor escalations and supplier statement reconciliations.

• Research and reconcile Accounts Payable discrepancies.

• Oversee Travel and Expense (T&E) processing and compliance.

• Conduct T&E audit reviews.

2. Financial Controls, Compliance and Quality

• Monitor duplicate payment prevention controls.

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, approval procedures and internal controls.

• Conduct quality reviews and compliance verification.

• Perform internal quality control assessments.

• Support SOX reporting and compliance reviews.

3. Team Leadership and People Management

• Lead and manage a team of 10 or more Accounts Payable professionals.

• Coach, train and develop team members.

• Organise regular training on accounting policies, process changes and client-specific requirements.

• Monitor team performance and operational quality.

• Ensure timely delivery of daily activities and agreed service levels.

4. Client and Stakeholder Management

• Participate in regular client calls to discuss SLA performance.

• Communicate operational challenges, escalations and improvement plans.

• Build effective working relationships with global stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this P2P Team Lead / SME position should have:

• A graduate degree (compulsory).

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable and Procure to Pay operations.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes.

• Previous experience managing a team of 10 or more employees.

• Experience handling client communication and stakeholder management.

• Good working knowledge of Oracle.

• Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Experience working with global stakeholders and meeting tight turnaround deadlines.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, organisational and decision-making skills.

• A result-oriented approach to work.

• Willingness to work night shifts and from the Chennai office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous transition experience in Accounts Payable or P2P operations.

• Proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead an Accounts Payable team supporting a global P2P account.

• Gain direct exposure to international clients and SLA management.

• Work on financial controls, SOX compliance and T&E audits.

• Develop leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Build a career towards senior Finance Operations and P2P management positions.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for experienced Accounts Payable Team Leads, P2P SMEs, Finance Operations Team Leads and Senior Accounts Payable professionals with Oracle knowledge and proven team management experience.

If you have 5–8 years of P2P experience, have managed a team of at least 10 employees and are comfortable working night shifts onsite in Chennai, apply for this opportunity.

Apply now for the P2P Team Lead / Accounts Payable SME position in Chennai

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