Manager – Finance (Accounts Payable)

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational activities of the finance department, including book-keeping, reporting. The responsibility will include monitoring / tracking/approving all the outgoing payments (Vendors and employees), compliance requirements and ensuring timely reporting, ensuring proper communication / interaction with the business teams, ability / capability to interact / appear and deal with Bankers and Vendors.

The candidate should also possess good communication skills and ability to deal with internal stake holders.

Leading the accounts payable function:

·       Oversee the accounts payable process from invoice receipt to payment disbursement.

·       Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices.

·       Manage vendor relationships and resolve any issues or discrepancies.

·       Review and reconcile vendor statements.

·       Lead and develop a team of accounts payable specialists.

·       Establish and maintain accounts payable policies and procedures.

·       Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.

·       Provide support for audits and month-end close processes.

·       Responsible for documentation for the A1 and A2 payments in compliance with FEMA regulations.

·       Managing strict control over the GST input credit on vendor invoices.

·       Strict compliance with the TDS provisions on all the outgoing payments. 

·       Proactively handling various queries received from the business team in a timely and professional manner.

·       Manage correct and on-time payments for all statutory obligations such as, TDS, GST, PF and ESI.

Requirements

Personal Characteristics

The successful candidate must be proactive and self-starter with a dynamic and resilient nature able to work and lead in a fast-paced. Should possess ability to work in an ambiguous, complex, challenging and fast-paced environment. The candidate will have demonstrated the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strict adherence to deadlines. He/she should be able to think out of the box and challenge the status quo while being extremely well organized and detailed oriented with demonstrated follow-up skills.

Professional Experience/ expertise

1.       Masters or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 10 plus years of experience.
2.       Well versed in treatment and application of Indian Accounting Standards.
3.       Good understanding on GST and TDS provisions.
4.       Previous experience in accounts payable or related role
5.      Proficiency SAP B1 and Microsoft Excel
6.       Excellent organizational and communication skills
7.     A team player and hands-on manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, merit-oriented environment, should be very organized and process             driven.