Team Lead : Accounts Payable : Kolkata : Max 8 LPA : Apply Now

Hi,

We are hiring for one of India's leading IT & consulting organizations for the position of Accounts Payable (AP) Team Lead.

Summary:

An Accounts Payable (AP) Team Lead manages the daily operations of the AP department, ensuring vendor invoices are accurately processed, approved, and paid on time. They supervise staff, resolve invoice discrepancies, enforce company compliance, and maintain positive vendor relationships.

Key Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in General Finance operations and end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) processes.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in handling a team.
• Handle Client and Stakeholder Interactions while maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Experience in Governance, SLA, Performance Management.
• Any Graduate

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) operations including invoice validation, processing, and payment execution.
• Handle high-volume retail vendor invoices while ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Support payment runs, month-end closure activities, and journal entry postings.
• Lead and manage the AP Analysts team by monitoring productivity, quality, and performance.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to team members for continuous development.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client finance and procurement stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure timely resolution of escalations and queries.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, audit requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and process controls.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor SLA/KPI adherence and ensure operational targets are consistently achieved.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Utilize MSD365 and ARIBA systems effectively for AP processing and reporting activities.
• Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and performance updates for management review