Accounts Payable Manager

Adani Global Capability Centre; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Global Capability Centre in Ahmedabad seeks an experienced Manager - Accounts Payable to lead end-to-end AP operations, governance, and a large team. You will drive process improvements and leverage automation to enhance productivity.

The role requires 10+ years in AP/Shared Services, SAP experience, GST/TDS/MSME compliance, and strong stakeholder management. A performance-driven, high-velocity culture is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Shared Services, Finance Operations or Procure-to-Pay.
• 2-3 years in a managerial role handling large teams.
• Exposure to GST, TDS, MSME compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AP operations including invoice processing, payments, reconciliations and SLA adherence.
• Drive governance, controls, audits, and compliance across GST, TDS, MSME and regulatory norms.
• Mentor a 25–30 member AP team, build capability, and drive process improvements.
• Identify and implement automation using RPA, AI, ML and digital tools.

Skills

AP processes

P2P

GR/IR

Vendor Reconciliation

GST compliance

TDS compliance

MSME compliance

Excel

PowerPoint

Automation

RPA/AI

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical & problem solving

Communication & presentation

Change management

Project management

Education

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

Tools

SAP (ECC/S4HANA)

MS Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Key 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

• 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.

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.

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.

Technical Skills

• SAP (ECC/S4HANA) experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AP, P2P, GR/IR, Vendor Reconciliation.
• Knowledge of GST, TDS, MSME compliance.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience in automation, RPA, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Team leadership and stakeholder management.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Change management and project management capability.