Accountant - Accounts Payable

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Thane; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Work-Life & Flexibility

Training & Development

Diversity

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH is seeking an experienced accounts payable professional responsible for timely processing of vendor invoices, advances, and milestone payments in alignment with PO terms. The role emphasizes accurate bookings in accounts payable and proactive issue resolution, supporting audits and financial integrity.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Com with 5–10 years of AP experience, proficient in SAP and Excel, and demonstrates strong communication and time-management skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (B.Com) required.
• 5–10 years of relevant accounts payable experience preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP for invoice processing is mandatory.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices for Materials/Services/Capex per PO terms and proper booking in accounts payable.
• Manage vendor advances and milestone payments with timely settlements.
• Oversee payment block management and follow-up to resolve issues.
• Conduct periodic reconciliations with critical/high-value vendors.
• Assist aging analysis of creditors and GRIR reconciliation for audit readiness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

B.Com

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Highlights

• Ensure timely & accurate processing of vendor Invoices for Materials / Services / Capex as per terms and condition of PO and ensure correct booking in accounts and timely approval & payments. Maintain zero pendency in accounts payable transactions
• Ensure timely & accurate processing of vendor advances & milestone payments. Also ensure tracking of advances and timely settlements.
• Ensure accurate payment block management and follow-up for resolution
• Conduct periodic reconciliation with critical and high-value vendors
• Provide support during aging analysis of creditors and GRIR reconciliation, audit

Experience / Skills

• B.com
• 5 to 10 Years
• Proficiency in using accounting software for invoice processing. ( SAP is mandatory ).
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more.
As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With more than 13,000 employees. Be part of it!

What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a mixture of various benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

Join the LANXESS team!