Job Description

Financial Associate-Accounts Payable

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The Vendor Data Steward is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and governance of vendor master data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in supporting Accounts Payable (AP) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, with a strong focus on audit readiness, data quality, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain accurate vendor master records in alignment with organizational standards, audit requirements, and compliance policies.
• Perform comprehensive validation and review of vendor data, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and integrity across systems.
• Ensure adherence to audit and compliance guidelines, including proper documentation, validation checks, and approval workflows for vendor onboarding and modifications.
• Identify and eliminate duplicate vendor records, ensuring a clean and reliable vendor database.
• Support reporting, vendor onboarding, and integration of vendor data into backend financial systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (AP, Procurement, Compliance, and Controllership teams) to ensure alignment with policies and resolve data-related issues.
• Monitor and enforce controls to mitigate risks related to fraud, duplicate payments, and non-compliance.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to the development and implementation of enhanced controls and efficient workflows.
• Maintain audit trails and documentation to ensure readiness for internal and external audits.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness while processing tasks, leveraging business applications effectively.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes or the ability to quickly learn and adapt.
• Good knowledge of vendor master data management and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Solid understanding of audit, compliance requirements, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in business applications (e.g., ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA) with the ability to process data efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial impact of vendor master data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Vendor Master Data Management, Accounts Payable, or P2P operations.
• Experience working in audit/compliance-focused roles or environments.
• Familiarity with duplicate detection, data validation tools, and control frameworks.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work in shifts as per business requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a focus on data accuracy and compliance.

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Finance

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Full time

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No shift premium (India)

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Relocation -

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