Account Payable Team Leader

AGRIM; Gurugram District; Sur place; INR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AGRIM in India is seeking a detail-oriented Team Lead – Accounts Payable to oversee day-to-day AP operations and manage a capable team ensuring accurate vendor invoices, reconciliations, and timely payments.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of end-to-end AP processes, with hands-on experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, or Zoho Books.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in accounting, finance, or commerce.
• 3–5 years in accounts payable with 1–2 years in a team lead role.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and accounting principles.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics.
• Familiarity with GST, TDS, and vendor taxes in India.

Responsabilités

• Lead and supervise the accounts payable team ensuring timely invoices and payments.
• Review reconciliations, payment proposals, and aging reports.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and internal controls.
• Monitor aging and cash flow impact from AP.
• Coordinate with procurement, treasury, and business teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Support closings and AP reporting.
• Onboard vendors and validate data with procurement and compliance.
• Assist audits with documentation and responses.
• Identify process improvements and potential AP automation.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Invoice processing

GST compliance

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting/finance/commerce

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Zoho Books

Description du poste

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Team Lead – Accounts Payable to oversee the day-to-day operations of the AP function. The ideal candidate will lead a team responsible for managing vendor payments, invoice processing, reconciliations, and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. This role requires strong leadership, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of end-to-end AP processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Review and approve vendor reconciliations, payment proposals, and aging reports.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements (GST, TDS, etc.).
• Monitor AP metrics such as aging, payment cycles, and unaccounted invoices to maintain healthy cash flow and vendor relationships.
• Liaise with procurement, treasury, and business teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings with accurate reporting of AP balances.
• Ensure timely vendor onboarding and validation in coordination with the procurement and compliance teams.
• Assist in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to queries.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of AP automation tools or ERP upgrades.
• Mentor, train, and evaluate team members to improve performance and ensure knowledge continuity.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 1–2 years in a team lead/supervisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and AP operations.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho Books).
• Familiarity with Indian statutory compliance including GST, TDS, and vendor taxation.