Lead/Associate Director - Accounts Payable - Big4

We are hiring for one of the Big4 for the AP Lead (Associate Director)

Deal Breakers :

- 1. Delivery Management in AP for 12+ Years

- 2. Implementation of Coupa or Concur

- 3. Can Join by 30 Days of Offer Release

Work Mode :

- 5 Days Work from Office

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and vendor payments.

- Manage the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle including invoice validation, approvals, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation.

- Drive AP process excellence, compliance, and adherence to internal controls and company policies.

- Handle vendor queries, payment escalations, aging analysis, and issue resolution.

- Perform month-end closing activities including accruals, AP reconciliations, and reporting.

- Monitor AP KPIs, SLAs, productivity, and quality metrics while identifying process improvement opportunities.

- Collaborate with procurement, finance, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure seamless operations.

- Support audits by providing required documentation and ensuring compliance with SOX/internal control requirements.

- Lead and mentor AP team members, conducting performance reviews and capability development initiatives.

- Drive automation and transformation initiatives across AP processes.

Required Skills :

- Strong experience in Accounts Payable, P2P Operations, Vendor Management, and Invoice Processing.

- Hands-on experience with Concur (Travel & Expense Management) and Coupa (Procurement & AP Automation).

- Experience in vendor reconciliations, payment processing, expense audits, and employee reimbursement management.

- Knowledge of GR/IR Reconciliation, PO & Non-PO Invoices, 3-Way Matching, and Month-End Close Activities.

- Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and compliance requirements.

- Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or PeopleSoft is preferred.

- Excellent stakeholder management, team handling, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Any Master, CA Qualified, CMA CPA, ACCA, CFA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification preferred.

- Experience in Shared Services, GCC, BPO, or Global Finance Operations environment will be an added advantage.

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