Manager - Accounts Payable - Manufacturing Firm - CA - Pune, India - Domnic Lewis International

    Domnic Lewis International
    Domnic Lewis International Pune, India

    2 weeks ago

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    Manager - Accounts Payable - SAP(Hana) - CA

    Manager Accounts Payable

    Domnic Lewis has been mandated to hire a Manager Accounts Payable for a Pune location


    Role Responsibilities:

    Service Delivery and Invoice Processing:

    • Ensure effective invoice processing and prompt payment to BP suppliers while resolving issues on employee expenses.
    • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to conclude audits within agreed timeframes and address observations.
    • Ensure 100% compliance with TDS and GST in the Purchase to Pay cycle.
    • Proactively monitor and manage transactional pipeline to prioritize workload for better user experience and ontime payments.
    • Support Squads in implementing timely and innovative improvements in processes.
    • Resolve complex issues brought up by the team.
    • Supervise team performance and oversee department processes optimization.
    • Ensure compliance with relevant policies and build lasting relationships internally and externally.

    Core Functions:

    Accounts Payable Oversight:

    • Supervise accounts payable department, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, payment runs, expense reports, and monthly financial closing.
    • Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including ageing reports, provisioning, and monthend closing.
    • Control advance payments and ensure compliance with payment timelines.
    • Manage MSME and utility payments within defined SLAs.
    • Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation and support.

    Payable Management & Governance:

    • Lead overall accounts payable process performance through direct and indirect teams.
    • Conduct regular governance meetings with business customers.
    • Drive transformation from transaction processing to exception management and business value creation.

    Change Management:

    • Lead change management process with stakeholders, supporting change proposals and implementation.
    • Facilitate internal change communications and drive continuous improvement culture.

    Risk & Control Management:

    • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of accounts payable operations.
    • Identify and address risks, implement risk control matrix, and ensure business continuity.
    • Implement compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls.
    • Facilitate internal and external audit reviews.

    People Management:

    • Direct line management for direct reports and team members.
    • Communicate clear instructions and listen to team feedback.
    • Drive rewards and recognition programs.
    • Assist in project coordination, recruitment, training, and career Familiarity with various AP processes and systems.
    • Lead teams servicing different customers in multiple locations using different systems.

    Essential Education & Experience:

    • Qualified CA with strong understanding of procurement and accounting practices.
    • Minimum 2 years' experience leading clientservice oriented function and 3 years handson experience in Accounts Payable.
    • Experience in SAP and process management.
    • Experience in recruitment, development, and coaching of employees.
    • Crosscultural working experience with excellent communication and influencing skills.

    Role Essentials:

    • Firstprinciples thinking, ambiguity tolerance, right attitude, complexity management, and detail orientation.
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