Accounts Payable Lead

Sutherland; Chennai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland in Chennai seeks an experienced Accounts Payable professional to manage end-to-end AP operations, including PO/Non-PO processing, reconciliations, and stakeholder coordination. The role involves handling client interactions, SOP maintenance, and ensuring process compliance in a dynamic environment.

Experience in intercompany transactions, vendor management, and proficient Excel skills (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Pivot) are required.

Qualifications

• End-to-end Accounts Payable expertise including PO and Non-PO processing.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end Accounts Payable activities including PO and Non-PO invoice processing.
• Perform 2-way and 3-way invoice matching and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage intercompany transactions and supplier/vendor creation/modifications.
• Handle bank reconciliation, cash management reconciliation and Direct Debit tasks.
• Conduct accruals, month-end activities and payment-related tasks.
• Address vendor queries, payment issues and escalations.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and business reviews.
• Prepare, update and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Support process transitions, knowledge transfers and go-live activities.
• Ensure SLA, TAT, quality and process compliance.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing (PO/Non-PO)

Intercompany reconciliations

Vendor/master management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Excel (VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP/Pivot)

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for experienced Accounts Payable professionals with strong knowledge of end-to-end AP operations, client handling, reconciliations and process management. The candidate should be capable of handling complex AP activities, resolving escalations and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end Accounts Payable activities, including PO and Non-PO invoice processing.
• Perform 2-way and 3-way invoice matching and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Manage intercompany transactions and supplier/vendor creation and modifications.
• Handle bank reconciliation, cash management reconciliation and Direct Debit activities.
• Perform accruals, month-end activities and payment-related tasks.
• Manage vendor queries, payment issues and escalations.
• Handle direct client interactions, stakeholder communication and business reviews.
• Prepare, update and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Support process transitions, knowledge transfers and go-live activities.
• Ensure SLA, TAT, quality and process compliance.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Payable.
• Experience in PO and Non-PO invoice processing.
• Good exposure to intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of supplier master management and payment processing.
• Strong client handling and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in SOP preparation and process improvement.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements

• Insurance domain experience is preferred.
• Should be flexible to work in rotational shifts during transition/go-live.
• Must be willing to work from the office whenever required.
• Immediate joiners preferred.