4400441-Executives

EXL; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable / AP Associate to join our team in Ernakulam, Kerala. The role involves processing invoices, recording payments, reconciling vendor statements, and handling expense claims with vendors and business contacts. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

The candidate should have at least a commerce degree and 1 year of BPO experience in F&A operations, with the ability to manage large volumes of invoices accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• Commerce graduate with knowledge of financial processes.
• Minimum 1 year of BPO experience in F&A operations.
• Strong MS Office and data handling skills.
• Ability to handle high invoice volumes and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and record payments in the General Ledger.
• Verify and process expense claims.
• Set up vendor accounts and reconcile statements.
• Collaborate with client contacts/vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Respond to AP inquiries from vendors or business associates.
• Periodically reconcile vendor accounts and request missing invoices.
• Update vendor master information as requested.
• Adhere to applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Commerce degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Oracle

Lawson Financial Management

PowerPoint

Job description

Brief Job Description

• Processing invoices and recording payment for goods and services and related expenses in the General Ledger
• Verifying and processing of expense claims
• Setting up vendor accounts and reconciling statements
• Work with client contacts/vendors for timely resolution of pricing and quantity discrepancies on invoices and invoice exceptions
• Respond to AP inquiries and requests (from either vendors and/or business associates)
• Periodically perform reconciliation of vendor accounts and request for missing invoices and vendor statements
• Update Vendor master information / changes as and when requested by vendors / business associates
• Responsible to adhering to applicable policy, procedures, standards and internal controls

Competencies Required

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Commerce graduate
• At least 1-year BPO experience required in F&A Operations
• Should be able to deal with a large amount of invoices
• Understanding of end-to-end processes and appreciation of critical parameters
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with co-workers and external contacts to respond positively to situations, which require cooperation, courtesy and tact.
• Problem identification and analytical ability.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to make sound decisions which may have a direct impact on the business.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, CWS and Oracle
• Self-initiative, drive and zeal for continuous improvement.
• Ability to discharge the responsibilities in a conflicting environment
• Ability to lead in a continually challenging environment
• Conformance with Policies/Compliances
• Fosters a spirit of collaboration and teamwork
• Intellectually agile and analytical

Technical Skill Requirements

• Strong accounting knowledge with PTP experience
• Processing Invoice / T&E claims
• Work on exceptions and will provide resolution
• Vendor master maintenance
• Must be computer literate; Excel, Word, PPT
• Knowledge of Lawson Financial Management system is desired
• Good written and Oral communication skills
• Ability to document the process