Accounts Payable Executive

Bonito Designs; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonito Designs in Chennai, India, seeks an experienced Accounts Payable specialist to manage vendor invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will verify invoices against POs, GRNs, and contracts, maintain vendor balances, and assist in GST/TDS compliance. Strong Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/Tally) are preferred. You will collaborate with internal teams, prepare ageing reports, support audits, and help improve AP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable / Finance & Accounts.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and invoice processing.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and basic statutory compliance.
• Experience with MS Excel; knowledge of ERP/accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, bills, and payment requests accurately and within defined timelines.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, GRNs, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Perform vendor account reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment proposals and coordinate with internal teams for timely vendor payments.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, debit/credit notes, and vendor balances.
• Handle vendor queries related to invoices, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Ensure proper accounting and coding of expenses in the ERP/accounting system.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Prepare AP ageing reports and monitor overdue invoices.
• Support GST/TDS-related documentation and compliance requirements, as applicable.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and approval processes.
• Assist auditors with AP-related schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and reduce errors.

Skills

Invoice processing

Vendor management

Month-end close

GST/TDS knowledge

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tally

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, bills, and payment requests accurately and within defined timelines.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, GRNs, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Perform vendor account reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment proposals and coordinate with internal teams for timely vendor payments.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, debit/credit notes, and vendor balances.
• Handle vendor queries related to invoices, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Ensure proper accounting and coding of expenses in the ERP/accounting system.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Prepare AP ageing reports and monitor overdue invoices.
• Support GST/TDS-related documentation and compliance requirements, as applicable.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and approval processes.
• Assist auditors with AP-related schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and reduce errors.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 25 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable / Finance & Accounts.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and invoice processing.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and basic statutory compliance.
• Experience with MS Excel; knowledge of ERP/accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good communication and vendor-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple invoices and deadlines effectively.