Accountant / Senior Accountant

Halliburton; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton is seeking a highly skilled Accounts Payable specialist to join the AP Exceptions & Helpdesk team in Bengaluru. You will own end-to-end AP processes, resolve complex invoice and payment issues, and drive improvements across global stakeholders while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, customer service focus, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable operations.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (required).
• Strong understanding of AP controls, compliance requirements, and financial accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Experience using process metrics and operational reporting to drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve AP exceptions, blocked invoices, payment failures, duplicate payments, and vendor account discrepancies.
• Manage complex invoice processing issues and coordinate resolution with business, procurement, tax, treasury, and vendor management teams.
• Analyze and resolve vendor debit balances and aged open items.
• Ensure timely closure of AP cases and helpdesk tickets in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• End-to-end Accounts Payable process knowledge; MEC activities and financial controls.

Skills

End-to-end AP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Customer service

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/commerce

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Accountant/ Sr. Accountant-Accounts Payable We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties

Under general supervision, understands the company's business systems, business processes and controls, including policies and procedures, relative to the location and department assigned. Prepares accounting reports, and increasingly complex accounting analyses with related spreadsheets or applications input, and identifies and resolves issues. Understands organizational structure of the company. Prepares and posts journal vouchers for accounting transactions. Researches and resolves basic accounting issues and transactions including related internal controls.

Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, or other related field and a minimum of nine (9) months of experience in accounting related roles. Knowledge of US GAAP or country- specific accounting principles required. Job role is developmental and intended to expose incumbents to moderately complex aspects of general accounting, internal controls, financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, and financial applications as well as intermediate levels of proficiency with industry and company acumen.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to join the AP Exceptions & Helpdesk team. The successful candidate will possess strong end-to-end Accounts Payable process expertise, hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, and a solid understanding of governance, compliance, and financial controls. This role is responsible for managing AP exceptions, resolving complex invoice and payment issues, driving process improvements, supporting global stakeholders, and ensuring operational excellence across AP processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, customer service orientation, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining compliance with company policies and control requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Investigate and resolve AP exceptions, blocked invoices, payment failures, duplicate payments, and vendor account discrepancies. Manage complex invoice processing issues and coordinate resolution with business, procurement, tax, treasury, and vendor management teams. Analyze and resolve vendor debit balances and aged open items. Ensure timely closure of AP cases and helpdesk tickets in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs).

End-to-end Accounts Payable process knowledge. Hands-in-experience in processing PO invoices, non-PO invoices, EDI invoices, SAP Business network invoices. Hands-on experience Month End Close (MEC) activities and financial controls. Experience in Accruals, Reclassification, Journal Entries.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable operations.
• Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable process knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (required).
• Strong understanding of AP controls, compliance requirements, and financial accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Experience using process metrics and operational reporting to drive performance improvements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience supporting Global Business Services (GBS) or Global Business Operations.
• Experience handling AP Exceptions, Helpdesk, and Issue Resolution functions.
• Knowledge of AP automation and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work flexible shifts supporting global stakeholders.
• Experience working in a multinational and matrix organization environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Strong Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Effective Communication

SHIF TIMING

10AM to 7 PM / 12 PM to 9 PM

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Accountant and Sr. Accountant.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location 4th Floor, Gardenia 2D, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560103, India

Job Details Requisition Number: 212075 Experience Level: Experienced Hire Job Family: Support Services Product Service Line: Finance Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Additional Locations for this position: Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Experience Level Senior Level