Accounts Payable

Blupine Energy Pvt. Ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee end-to-end AP, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payments, and strong internal controls across multiple projects. The role emphasizes SAP S/4HANA proficiency and governance across GST, TDS, MSME requirements.

The candidate will manage vendor relationships, drive process improvements, and support monthly closes with a focus on automation and KPI tracking. Based in Gurugram, India, with exposure to EPC/renewable sectors.

Qualifications

• CA/CMA/MBA Finance or equivalent finance qualification.
• 7-10 years in AP, Finance Ops or P2P processes.
• Experience in Renewable Energy, EPC, or asset-heavy industries preferable.
• Hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, MSME regulations and vendor accounting.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Procure-to-Pay and AP cycle.
• Review and validate invoices against POs, contracts, GRNs, and certs.
• Lead SAP S/4HANA AP operations and month-end close.
• Ensure GST, TDS, MSME compliance and tax reporting.
• Drive AP automation and establish KPIs.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

GST & TDS

Vendor management

AP processes

Education

CA/CMA/MBA Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Industry: Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hybrid & Energy Storage)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Lead to oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) function for a rapidly growing renewable energy platform. The role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payment management, statutory compliance, vendor reconciliations, and strengthening financial controls across multiple projects and SPVs.

The ideal candidate should possess strong SAP expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and prior experience within renewable energy, power, infrastructure, EPC, or similar project-oriented industries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable Management

• Manage the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, including invoice processing, approval tracking, accounting, and payment execution.
• Review and validate vendor invoices against Purchase Orders (POs), contracts, Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), work completion certificates, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure accurate accounting of operating expenses, capital expenditure, accruals, provisions, advances, and vendor liabilities.
• Monitor vendor ageing and ensure timely payments in accordance with contractual commitments.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with Procurement, Project, O&M, Treasury, and Business teams for payment approvals.

2. SAP-Based AP Operations (Mandatory)

• Drive all Accounts Payable activities through SAP S/4HANA
• Process PO and Non-PO invoices, vendor advances, debit notes, credit notes, and payment runs in SAP.
• Monitor vendor balances, open items, GR/IR reconciliation, and AP ageing reports.
• Manage vendor master maintenance and ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Partner with IT and Finance teams on SAP enhancements, workflow automation, process improvements, and system controls.
• Leverage SAP reporting and analytics for efficient AP management and decision-making.
• Manage relationships with EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, O&M vendors, consultants, and service providers.
• Perform periodic vendor reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues.
• Monitor advances, retention payments, milestone-based payments, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure vendor onboarding documentation and compliance requirements are complete and up to date.

4. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, MSME, Companies Act, and internal financial control requirements.
• Review invoices for compliance with tax regulations and input tax credit eligibility.
• Support timely filing and reconciliation of statutory deductions and returns.
• Maintain robust documentation and audit trails for all AP transactions.
• Support internal audits, statutory audits, tax audits, lender reviews, and investor due diligence processes.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare AP ageing reports, vendor outstanding schedules, accrual summaries, and management MIS.
• Track project-wise and vendor-wise payable positions and working capital requirements.
• Assist management in cash flow planning and payment prioritization.

6. Process Excellence & Automation

• Drive standardization and automation of AP processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce processing cycle times.
• Establish and monitor AP KPIs, including invoice turnaround time, ageing, and reconciliation accuracy.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and compliance within the finance team.

Qualification & Experience

Educational Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CMA, MBA (Finance), M.Com, or equivalent finance qualification.

Experience

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Prior experience in Renewable Energy, Power, Infrastructure, EPC, Manufacturing, or Asset-Heavy Industries is preferred.
• Experience in handling large vendor bases and project-related payments.

Mandatory

• Hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA
• Strong understanding of SAP FI and MM modules
• Advanced knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, MSME regulations, and vendor accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.

Preferred

• Experience with workflow automation tools and digital invoice processing systems.
• Understanding of Ind AS and project accounting concepts.

Designation: Manager / Senior Manager - Accounts Payable