Job Description

Account Payable Lead

Department: Global Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: India

Join us as an Accounts Payable Accountant and take on an exciting role leading a team of AP analysts. You will be responsible for managing financial records, reviewing bills within the ZIP P2P system and Netsuite ERP, ensuring accurate and compliant accounting practices, and providing precise financial information to support key decision-making.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations & Leadership

• Oversee the complete Accounts Payable cycle, encompassing the approval of vendor bills within the ZIP P2P system and NetSuite ERP for the LATAM, APAC, EMEA, and AFRICA regions.
• Lead the team of AP analysts , Review vendor bills for accurate coding, tax application, and compliance with company accounting policies (US GAAP/Local GAAP as applicable)..
• Verify the correct application of Sales and Withholding taxes on all invoices.
• Monitor and enforce vendor adherence to country-specific e-invoicing mandates.
• Manage the AP mailbox, providing prompt resolution to vendor inquiries and issues.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Drive continuous process enhancement through the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental processes.
• Conduct and prepare comprehensive vendor reconciliations.
• Generate and analyze the Accounts Payable Aging report.
• Provide dedicated support and active participation in both internal and external audits.

Team Development

• Cultivate and enhance team expertise through structured training and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Post Graduation in accounting/finance, CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, preferred;
• Should have strong accounting Knowledge of GAAPs, Accounting concepts
• Experience of working with P2P systems preferably ZIP & Coupa
• Strong understanding of taxes applied on Bills for APAC, EMEA, LATAM & African regions;
• Work experience with international companies;
• 7-8 years of progressive AP experience, with at least 2-3 years in a review or team coordination role
• Knowledge of legislation in the field of accounting, tax, e-invoicing compliance
• Experience in Netsuite, ZIP, Yokoy, Numeric is a plus;
• Experience with AP systems, expense management systems is a plus
• Good knowledge of MS excel, Gsheets, Tableau, AI

Conditions & Benefits

• Health insurance and life insurance included
• Hybrid work mode and flexile schedule
• Access to professional counselling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
• Diverse internal training programs
• Partially or fully payed additional training courses
• All necessary work equipment