Accounts Payable (Deputy Manager)

ADP; Hyderabad; On-site; IND 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. seeks a highly motivated Assistant/Deputy Manager to support the India Accounts Payable function within the Global Expense Processing team.

The role requires deep experience in end-to-end AP, India tax compliance, vendor management, and payment lifecycle management. You will work closely with business, procurement, accounting, and vendor partners to ensure accurate, timely payments while driving process improvements and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com)
• Master's degree in Commerce (M.Com)
• MBA (Finance) preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AP processes for India operations.
• Ensure GST and TDS compliance and MSME requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement, accounting and vendor partners.
• Drive process improvements and governance in AP activity.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Issue resolution

Accounts Payable operations

Education

B.Com

M.Com

MBA (Finance) preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP - AP Module

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant/Deputy Manager to support the India Accounts Payable (AP) function within the Global Expense Processing team. The role requires strong expertise in the end-to-end AP process, India tax compliance, vendor management, payment lifecycle management, and issue resolution.

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, GST and TDS compliance, MSME, IDPMS invoice processing, and stakeholder management. This position will work closely with business, procurement, accounting, and vendor partners to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payment processing while driving process improvements and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Global Expense Processing team, the individual will support the India Accounts Payable function and be responsible for:

Accounts Payable Operations

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Process and review invoices, payments, travel, and vendor settlements in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor the payment lifecycle from invoice receipt through payment execution and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate policies.

Tax Compliance & Reconciliations

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of India taxation, including:
• TDS calculations, applicable rates, and deductions based on expense categories.
• GST compliance and reconciliations, including GST 2A/2B vs. GSTR-3B reconciliation.
• MSME compliance, ensuring timely vendor payments and avoidance of penal liabilities.
• IDPMS compliance
• Support statutory audits and tax-related documentation requirements.

Procurement & Contract Review

• Review and validate Real Estate and IT-related expenditures, including:
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Purchase Orders (POs)
• Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs)
• Perform quality checks to ensure proper approvals, compliance, and budget alignment.
• Act as a key contact for vendor inquiries, payment status tracking, and issue resolution.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, procurement teams, and suppliers to improve service delivery.
• Support global vendor management activities and AP-related accounting tasks.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Support the development and adherence to the corporate approval matrix and governance framework.
• Drive process standardization, automation opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify control gaps, recommend solutions, and contribute to Business Process Improvement (BPI) projects that enhance efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com)
• Master's degree in Commerce (M.Com)
• MBA (Finance) preferred

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience in Finance Shared Services, Global Business Services (GBS), or Accounts Payable operations.
• Strong understanding of:
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Procure-to-Order (P2O)
• GST and TDS compliance
• IDPMS
• MSME
• Vendor management and reconciliations
• Working knowledge of:
• Oracle ERP - AP Module
• SAP Ariba (P2P/P2O)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 10-15 years of experience in Accounts Payable and India taxation.
• Experience handling TDS, GST reconciliations, MSME,IDPMS compliance, and vendor payments.
• Exposure to process transformation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global environment.