Accounts Payable Team Lead

Location: Bangalore / Pune / Chennai
Experience: 5–8 Years
Shift: Flexible / Multiple Shifts (between 11 AM and 2 AM)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to manage AP operations, ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, oversee payments, and maintain compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, expertise in Accounts Payable, and experience with SAP Ariba, ServiceNow (SNOW), Alteryx or Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the Accounts Payable team to ensure high performance and SLA compliance.

• Oversee vendor invoice processing, employee expense claims, payment runs, and approvals.

• Allocate tasks, monitor team performance, and resolve escalations.

• Manage vendor queries, payment disputes, and stakeholder relationships.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.

• Implement internal controls and support internal and external audits.

• Prepare AP aging reports, payment forecasts, and KPI dashboards.

• Analyze operational trends and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to optimize ERP systems and AP automation.

• Conduct team training and drive continuous process improvements.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Accounts Payable and end-to-end AP operations.

• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba and ServiceNow (SNOW).

• Proficiency in Alteryx or Power BI.

• Strong reporting, data analysis, and MIS skills.

• Team management and leadership experience.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

• Excellent client management and stakeholder management skills.

• Knowledge of AP compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with AP automation tools.

• Process optimization and continuous improvement.

• Vendor management and dispute resolution.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10+2+3).

• B.Com, M.Com, or equivalent qualification in Finance or Accounting.

• 5–8 years of relevant Accounts Payable experience.

• Minimum 1 year of documented Team Lead experience.

• Preferably 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Willingness to work flexible shifts between 11 AM and 2 AM.

Important Note

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.
  
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