Accounts Payable Manager

Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd.; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a dynamic Manager - Accounts Payable to lead the AP function in India.

You will own end-to-end payable operations, governance, controls, and team leadership, while driving data analytics and automation initiatives to improve cash flow and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with 4–6 years post-qualification experience, preferably from manufacturing or high-growth environments.

Qualifications

• CA mandatory with 4–6 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive or high-growth setups preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AP processes including invoicing and payments.
• Strengthen controls, governance and compliance in AP.
• Develop QA framework for invoice processing and accuracy.
• Create AP dashboards and MIS reports for management.
• Drive automation initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop AP team; ensure backups and continuity.

Skills

Accounts Payable

P2P processes

Analytical skills

Automation mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Manager - Accounts Payable (AP) to lead and strengthen the AP function. The role will be responsible for end-to-end payable operations, process governance, controls, team management, vendor relationship management, data analytics, automation initiatives, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a passion for leveraging technology to improve finance operations.

Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory
• 4 to 6 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, EV, startup, or high-growth organizations preferred

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Manage end-to-end AP process including invoice accounting, vendor payments, employee reimbursements, imports, statutory payments, and month-end closing activities.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor AP ageing and ensure timely vendor settlements.

Controls, Governance & Compliance

• Strengthen internal controls and maker-checker processes.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, FEMA, Companies Act, and other applicable regulations.
• Support internal and statutory audits and closure of audit observations.
• Drive policy adherence across AP processes.

Quality Assurance (QA)

• Establish a QA framework for invoice processing and payment activities.
• Conduct periodic quality reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions.
• Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve AP process accuracy KPIs.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Develop AP dashboards and MIS reports for management review.
• Analyze payment trends, vendor performance, invoice turnaround time, and process efficiency metrics.
• Generate actionable insights through data analytics to improve working capital and operational efficiency.
• Prepare management presentations and business review reports.

Automation & Process Improvement

• Lead AP automation initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Identify opportunities for workflow automation, RPA, AI-enabled processing, and system enhancements.
• Partner with IT and business teams for ERP optimization and process digitization.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the AP team.
• Drive performance management and capability development.
• Ensure adequate backup planning and business continuity within the function.

Key Skills

• Strong Accounts Payable and P2P process knowledge
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Process improvement and automation mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills