Accounts Payable Associate

Emeritus; India; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Emeritus is seeking a detail‑oriented Finance Associate to manage core Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, bank payments, vendor coordination, and monthly book closure. This role operates in a fast‑paced, tech‑enabled environment to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

The candidate will support audits, drive seamless AP workflows, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to sustain smooth payment processes aligned with organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Mandatory.
• 2-3 years post qualification in a corporate environment, preferably with global exposure.
• Experience in start-ups which have achieved scale, working in technology enabled space is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to handle coordination with multiple internal / external teams.
• Excellent working skills of MS – Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of ERP environment (specifically SAP, COUPA, DarwinBox) will be an added plus.
• Immediate joiners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing Bank payments – AP invoice booking.
• Coordinate with multiple teams internally (various LOBs / program owners) for AP and Taxes related activities.
• Participation in statutory audits, due diligences, internal audits in timely manner.
• Responsible for monthly book closing (includes BRS, invoice booking, accruals, capitalization, etc).
• Responsible for employee reimbursement.
• Responsible for foreign vendor payment.

Skills

MS Office

Coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Immediate joiners preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

COUPA

DarwinBox

Job description

About Emeritus

Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. It does this by collaborating with more than 50 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China. Emeritus’ short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands‑on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches has educated more than 250,000 individuals across 80+ countries. Founded in 2015, Emeritus, part of Eruditus Group, has more than 2,000 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. Following its $650 million Series E funding round in August 2021, the Company is valued at $3.2 billion, and is backed by Accel, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, Sequoia Capital India, and Bertelsmann.

Role Overview

Emeritus is seeking a detail‑oriented and agile Finance Associate to manage core Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, bank payments, vendor coordination, and monthly book closure. This role is instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency by driving seamless AP workflows, supporting audits, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, tech‑enabled environment.

Objective/Purpose

To ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations by driving seamless Accounts Payable processes, strengthening financial controls, and enabling smooth cross‑functional coordination. This role exists to uphold financial integrity by delivering precise invoice processing, supporting critical audit requirements, and maintaining efficient payment workflows that align with organizational growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Managing Bank payments – AP invoice booking. Coordinate with multiple teams internally (various LOBs / program owners) for AP and Taxes related activities. Participation in statutory audits, due diligences, internal audits in timely manner. Responsible for monthly book closing (includes BRS, invoice booking, accruals, capitalization, etc). Responsible for employee reimbursement. Responsible for foreign vendor payment.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelors Degree Mandatory
• 2-3 years post qualification, in a corporate environment, preferably with global exposure.
• Experience in start-ups which have achieved scale, working in technology enabled space is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to handle coordination with multiple internal / external teams.
• Excellent working skills of MS – office (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of ERP environment (specifically SAP, COUPA, DarwinBox) will be an added plus.
• Immediate joiners preferred.

Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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