accounts payable manager

What will you do?

• oversee daily accounting operations, including managing the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing
• ensure timely and accurate processing of payments (vendor payments, taxes) and adherence to internal control standards
• establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring effective dispute resolution and favorable terms
• manage treasury functions, including cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital optimization
• ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including TDS, GST, MSME Act, and Companies Act, and coordinate with auditors during internal and external audits
• develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets
• prepare and publish AP-related reports (e.g., cash flow forecasting, aging analysis)
• collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product team, sales team, collection team, Admin team) to ensure financial alignment with business operations
• prepare, analyze, and present financial reports to senior management, including cash flow projections and variance analysis
• lead initiatives to improve financial systems and processes, leveraging automation tools. Optimize the AP workflow through automation, process improvements, and implementation of best practices
• monitor and manage banking relationships
• manage vendor onboarding and master vendor data maintenance, ensuring data accuracy
• manage and mentor a team of AP specialists, providing training and performance feedback

You should apply if you are/have:

• Chartered Accountant with 4-7 years of experience
• deep understanding of Indian statutory regulations (TDS, GST, MSME Act, Companies Act)
• proven track record of process improvement and automation in AP
• strong knowledge of treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and working capital optimization
• experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and managing audits
• good communication and interpersonal skills to articulate and collaborate across departments