
Specialist, Accounts Payable
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Process and manage invoices, employee expense reports, and payments across multiple legal entities and regions.
- Ensure accurate 3-way/2-way matching (PO, invoice, goods receipt) and compliance with international tax regulations (e.g., VAT, GST, WHT).
- Take full ownership of the Accounts Payable process from invoice receipt through to payment and reconciliation, ensuring timely and accurate
- Handle complex vendor and internal stakeholder queries independently, using structured resolution techniques and root cause analysis to eliminate recurring
- Act as a process owner, working closely with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Treasury, Finance, and IT) to improve efficiency, automation, and policy
- Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reporting for regional
- Reconcile vendor statements and accounts regularly, identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Maintain master data accuracy and adhere to internal controls and compliance policies, including audit readiness.
- Track and report against KPIs and SLAs, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of any performance
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including AP process standardization and automation across multiple
- Daily monitoring of the “invoices” mailbox ensuring that all customer correspondence is dealt with
- The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
- To support the evolving needs of the business, management may, from time to time, adjust responsibilities or assign additional tasks aligned with the role. These changes will be made with consideration for individual strengths, business priorities, and opportunities for growth.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- High attention to detail and accuracy, with strong time management skills
- Strong process ownership mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
- Solid knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and AP workflow tools
- Experience with multi-currency payments and familiarity with global tax regulations (VAT, GST, WHT)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally and across cultures
- 1-3 years of Accounts Payable experience in a Shared Service Centre or multinational environment