Lead/Associate Director - Accounts Payable - Big4
Description
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.