Job Description

Accounts Payable Associate (Corporate Credit card process) - Contract Role - Chennai

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Type of Employment : 1 year Contract

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Ideally part‑qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience in account reconciliations and supporting financial reporting.
• Highly organized, with excellent administrative skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, taking full ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude with a collaborative, team‑oriented approach.
• High emotional intelligence—including empathy, self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Demonstrates agility, adaptability, and comfort working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong self‑motivation, eagerness to learn, and ability to apply knowledge effectively.
• Ability to handle internal and external queries, ensuring responses are accurate, appropriate, and provided within defined SLA/TAT timelines.
• Understanding of and adherence to GDPR requirements, ensuring confidentiality and proper handling of personal and financial data.
• Coordinate and ensure timely and accurate processing of Accounts Payable (AP) vouchers.
• Coordinate and ensure timely and accurate payments of AP vouchers.
• Manage, organize, and maintain AP documentation in line with statutory, audit, GDPR, and compliance requirements.
• Respond promptly to internal and external AP-related queries, ensuring clear, complete information within agreed SLA/TAT standards.
• Participate in AP process improvement, optimization, and re‑engineering initiatives as required.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of banking requirements and demonstrate experience using banking portals for payments and approvals.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here

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