Accounts Payable Analyst – English & Japanese (Global Finance)

Applicantz; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst in Bangalore. The role involves managing vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with payment schedules, and participating in automation projects. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in accounts payable and be proficient in ERP systems. Fluency in English and the ability to communicate in Japanese is preferred. This is a contract position offering a mid-senior level opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable experience in MNC environment.
• High proficiency in ERP SAP S/4 HANA and OpenText.
• A strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
• Analyze, research, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Perform month-end closing tasks including account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

ERP SAP S/4 HANA

Microsoft Excel

Automation and RPA projects

Strong written and verbal communication in English

Conversational skills in Japanese

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Accounts Payable Analyst – English & Japanese (Global Finance)

THIS IS A LONG TERM CONTRACT POSITION WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST, GLOBAL, TECHNOLOGY LEADER.

Our large, Fortune client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. The client fosters progressive culture, creativity, and a Flexible work environment. They use cutting‑edge technologies to keep themselves ahead of the curve. Diversity in all aspects is respected. Integrity, experience, honesty, people, humanity, and passion for excellence are some other adjectives that define this global technology leader.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about simplicity and automation? Do you dream of ways to make a user’s experience easier? Are you a technology enthusiast who can imagine and develop new ways to present data to meet your customers’ needs? Are you a change agent who challenges the status quo and makes things better? Do you enjoy working collaboratively with people across various disciplines to make their work easier and leading a team that does the same? We’re all about accelerating careers, delighting our customers, and delivering results. If you are too, then we have the right role for you!

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst based in Bangalore and reporting directly to the Manager of Global Accounts Payable in Bangalore. You will contribute to the AP working capital management by performing full‑cycle accounts payable functions such as vendor and invoice management, approval, and weekly disbursement activities, proactively ensuring AP processes comply with client Policy and internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable experience in MNC environment
• High proficiency in ERP SAP S/4 HANA and OpenText
• Strong proficiency in desktop applications such as Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Interested in and passionate about pursuing automation and RPA projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Able to converse, read and write foreign languages such as Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, French, or German will be a plus
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skill
• Able to work independently, under pressure, and extended hours during the month‑end period
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to identify the issue and propose a solution

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices per SLA
• Analyze, research, and resolve invoice discrepancies with appropriate internal and external resources
• Answer vendor and internal customers AP related queries
• Perform payment as per the scheduled payment timeline
• Perform month‑end closing tasks which include reconciling accounts payable relating to GL accounts, analysis of aging items, clearing of suspense accounts, and journal posting
• Work with related parties (procurement and finance) to ensure the clearing of Accounts Payable balances
• Ensure accounts payable natured balances are reconciled and provide a valid reason for aged items
• Comply with applicable company policies and procedures
• Performs a variety of AP tasks and projects as necessary
• Participate in process improvement projects as requested
• Liaise with the extended Finance team to fulfil the local tax/statutory audit requirements in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepare reporting schedules and resolve audit issues identified by auditors
• Ensure strict compliance with SOX
• Perform routine administrative tasks such as filing, archiving, and retrieval of invoices
• Research and initiate automation projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal AP processes, including authorizations and approvals

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Information Technology