Job Title : Team Lead – Accounts Payable
Department : Finance & Accounts
Location : Gurgaon
Reports To : Assistant Manager / Manager – Finance Employment
Type : Full-time
Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Team Lead – Accounts Payable to oversee the day-to-day operations of the AP function. The ideal candidate will lead a team responsible for managing vendor payments, invoice processing, reconciliations, and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. This role requires strong leadership, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of end-to-end AP processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
- Review and approve vendor reconciliations, payment proposals, and aging reports.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements (GST, TDS, etc.).
- Monitor AP metrics such as aging, payment cycles, and unaccounted invoices to maintain healthy cash flow and vendor relationships.
- Liaise with procurement, treasury, and business teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings with accurate reporting of AP balances.
- Ensure timely vendor onboarding and validation in coordination with the procurement and compliance teams.
- Assist in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to queries.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of AP automation tools or ERP upgrades.
- Mentor, train, and evaluate team members to improve performance and ensure knowledge continuity.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, or Commerce.3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 1–2 years in a team lead / supervisory role.Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and AP operations.Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho Books).Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).Familiarity with Indian statutory compliance including GST, TDS, and vendor taxation.Key Skills
Leadership and team managementAttention to detail and accuracyAnalytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesProcess orientation and continuous improvement mindsetPreferred Attributes
Experience working in a shared service center or large-scale AP environmentExposure to automation tools and digital workflowsExperience handling high invoice volumes and complex vendor structuresSkills Required
Ms Excel, Sap, Tds, Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Gst, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Accounts Payable