Finance Executive (AP / AR & Expense Management)
Experience - 12 to 15 Years
Location - Chennai
Notice Period - Immediate upto 30 days
Keywords : CA qualified, Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, Expense Management
Profile Summary
Duties and Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP) :
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, compliance with company policy, and timely entry into Oracle Cloud Financials.
- Manage the AP mailbox, responding promptly to supplier queries and resolving discrepancies.
- Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger, ensuring all payments are accurately recorded.
- Collaborate with Procurement and business units to resolve invoice and payment issues.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting.
- Maintain and update supplier master data, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as required.
Accounts Receivable (AR) :
Create and issue debtor invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to clients.Monitor and record debtor receipts, reconciling payments against outstanding invoices.Manage the AR mailbox, addressing customer queries and resolving payment discrepancies.Review AR aging reports, initiate collections on overdue accounts, and escalate persistent issues.Support credit control processes, including credit checks and monitoring customer account status.Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger and support month-end closing activities.Expense Management :
Audit employee expense claims for compliance with company policy and accuracy.Process credit card applications and manage related queries.Support the implementation and maintenance of expense management systems.Reporting and Analysis :
Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports for management, including AP / AR aging, and variance analysis.Analyse AP / AR data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and digitalization of finance operations.Compliance and Controls :
Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements across all AP / AR processes.Perform ad hoc finance tasks as required by the AVP Finance or management.Collaborate with cross-functional teams on finance-related projects and initiatives.Maintain up-to-date process documentation and contribute to team knowledge sharing.Qualifications, Skills and Experience :
Education & Experience
Master's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.Minimum 12 to 15 years' experience in a similar AP / AR environment, ideally within a large or multinational organization. Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials is strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience in managing both accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and reporting.Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including data manipulation, pivot tables, and reporting) and word processing.Experience with ERP systems, especially Oracle Cloud Financials.Ability to analyse large data sets, identify trends, and present findings clearly.Core Competencies
Excellent organisational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Strong numerical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels.Customer-centric approach, with proven experience in managing internal and external queries professionally.Professional Attributes
High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.Proactive, results-oriented attitude with a continuous improvement mindset.Ability to adapt to new technologies and drive process automation and digitalization initiatives.Skills Required
Microsoft Excel