Senior Accountant

Role Summary

We are representing a global manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Accountant based in Bangalore, India . This role plays a key part in managing and overseeing Accounts Payable operations , ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments, maintaining compliance with internal controls, and supporting financial reporting under IGAAP and US GAAP . The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across global teams.

Confidentiality Notice

Due to the confidential nature of this search, the company name and further details will only be disclosed upon signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify supplier invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Perform three-way matching (invoice, purchase order, and goods receipt) for PO and non-PO invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable sub-ledger , including GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) , to the general ledger, and resolve open or unapplied items.
• Manage employee expense reports, travel reimbursements, and T&E claims .
• Respond to supplier inquiries related to payments, statements, and disputes while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure adherence to internal control policies and procedures to mitigate risks and prevent fraud.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities , including reconciliation, reporting, and analysis.
• Assist internal and external audit processes , ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Prepare AP-related metrics and reports (e.g., aging, cash requirements, KPI dashboards).
• Collaborate with procurement and finance teams on process improvements and ERP / system enhancements.
• Coordinate and initiate import payments (A1 & A2) , ensuring timely closure of IDPMS and ORM entries and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage ETDS-related activities , including data preparation, certificate circulation, corrections, and system reconciliation.
• Reconcile GST Input Register with GSTR-2B to ensure accurate treatment of eligible and ineligible GST inputs, including travel-related items.
• Prepare foreign exchange payment schedules for both IGAAP and US GAAP reporting.
• Ensure MSME supplier payment terms are accurately maintained and prioritize invoice processing accordingly.
• Prepare and circulate vendor debit notes and review hold / prepayment invoices regularly to prevent duplicate payments.
• Support MIS closure by providing timely and accurate AP data and ensure module closure by Working Day 1 (WD1) .

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