Accounts Payable Manager

Adani Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking an experienced Manager - Accounts Payable to lead end-to-end AP operations, ensure timely vendor payments, and strengthen financial controls. The role requires strong expertise in invoice processing, compliance, governance, and driving process improvements.

You will manage a 25-30 member AP team, deliver MIS reports, and lead automation initiatives using RPA and AI to enhance productivity and accuracy across the Procure-to-Pay cycle.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in commerce/finance or accounting.
• 10+ years in Accounts Payable or finance operations.
• 2–3 years in a managerial role leading large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AP operations, including PO and non-PO invoices and vendor payments.
• Ensure SLA adherence, tax compliance, and payment governance.
• Drive automation initiatives (RPA/AI) across AP processes.
• Strengthen internal controls and manage audits.
• Lead a 25–30 member AP team with performance metrics.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Team Leadership

Process Optimization

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting, MBA Finance, CA Inter, CMA Inter or equivalent

10+ years in AP / Shared Services

Tools

RPA & Automation Tools

AI/ML for Process Automation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Manager - Accounts Payable to lead end-to-end AP operations, vendor payments, compliance, process governance, and team management. The role requires strong expertise in invoice processing, payment operations, controllership, stakeholder management, automation initiatives, and continuous process improvement.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring SLA adherence, driving operational excellence, strengthening financial controls, managing audits, and leading a large AP team while leveraging digital technologies such as RPA, AI, and automation to enhance productivity.

Education

Master's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, MBA Finance, CA Inter, CMA Inter or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Shared Services, Finance Operations, or Procure-to-Pay.
• Minimum 2-3 years in a managerial role handling large teams.

Role & responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable Operations

• Manage end-to-end invoice processing (PO and Non-PO invoices). Ensure timely vendor payments as per agreed SLAs and TAT. Monitor payment cycles, exception management, and escalations. Review vendor reconciliations, GR/IR balances, and open items. Coordinate with banks, finance, procurement, and business teams for smooth payment operations.
• Monitor forex payments and ensure regulatory compliance.

2. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to GST, TDS, MSME, FEMA, and company policies. Conduct periodic reviews of vendor ledgers, GR/IR balances, and control reports.
• Drive risk identification, mitigation, and prevention activities.
• Ensure accurate deductions, statutory compliance, and financial governance. Review business payments and monitor control framework effectiveness.

3. Quality Management

• Ensure defect-free invoice processing.
• Deliver accurate and timely MIS reports to management.
• Monitor service delivery quality and customer satisfaction. Minimize business escalations through proactive stakeholder engagement. Review uncashed DDs and other outstanding financial instruments periodically.

4. Process Excellence & Automation

• Identify automation opportunities in AP processes.
• Drive implementation of RPA, AI, ML, and workflow automation initiatives. Partner with IT and Digital teams for process transformation projects.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Support feasibility assessments and proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations for new technologies.

5. Audit & Governance

• Manage internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Strengthen process controls and compliance framework.
• Support management reviews and audit reporting requirements.

6. People Leadership

Lead and manage a team of 25-30 members including Team Leads. Drive capability building, succession planning, and employee development. Establish performance metrics and conduct regular reviews. Build a high-performance and customer-centric culture.