Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA)

Job Summary What you can look forward as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA): Strategic & Functional Leadership - Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for all business units serviced by the Shared Services center. - Align AP operations with company goals and global finance strategy. - Establish and monitor process KPIs and SLAs, ensuring delivery against agreed targets. - Drive initiatives for cost efficiency, productivity, and service excellence. Operational Management - Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, Scanning & Validation, payments, credit memos, and employee reimbursements. - Oversee the vendor master data management, PO/non-PO invoice handling, GR/IR clearing, and payment cycles. - Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations (e.g., TDS, GST), SOX/internal controls, and audit requirements. - Manage invoice holds, exceptions, and escalation queues efficiently. Automation & Process Improvement - Identify and implement opportunities for automation (RPA, OCR, AI) and process simplification. - Champion the use of digital tools and dashboards for monitoring and decision-making. - Collaborate with IT and transformation teams to drive ERP enhancements and system improvements. People Leadership - Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of AP professionals, including team leads, Sr. Executives and Executives. - Foster a high-performance culture with strong ownership and continuous learning. - Manage resource allocation, training, succession planning, and team engagement. Stakeholder & Vendor Management - Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders (procurement, business units, finance controllers). - Maintain strong relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely issue resolution and communication. - Lead or participate in governance meetings with business stakeholders and global finance teams. Risk & Compliance - Ensure robust internal controls are in place and regularly reviewed. - Prepare for and support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses. - Mitigate financial, reputational, and operational risks associated with payables processing. Your profile as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA): - Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) - 15-18 years in finance, with over 10 years in leadership roles within Accounts Payable in Shared Services or GBS environments. - In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay(P2P) processes, vendor management, and compliance. - Hands-on experience with ERP systems, especially SAP (S/4HANA), and proficiency in data tools like Excel and Power BI. Strong capabilities in leading large teams, managing conflicts, and fostering high performance. - Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively while driving process excellence and automation. Contact Veerabrahmam Darukumalli