Accounts Payable Manager (For a SaaS company)

Crystal Peak; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,520,000 - 3,080,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Peak Bengaluru seeks a seasoned accounts payable leader responsible for end-to-end P2P processes, including domestic and foreign vendor invoices, payments, and expense recording in the books. You will supervise a team of 3–6 and liaise with internal and statutory auditors to ensure timely closing.

The role requires 7+ years in finance, CA/CWA or commerce background, strong ERP experience, and proficiency in Excel; exposure to SAP Concur or similar expense systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.Com./Semi qualified CA/CWA with an experience of 7+ years.
• Experience of getting the audit done from big 4 firms will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to Industry/ Corporates.
• Accounting knowledge of accruals and fixed assets accounting.
• Sound knowledge of TDS.
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP Concur or similar.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft applications.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.
• Hands-on Fixed Assets accounting, capitalization, depreciation and asset reconciliations.
• Experience in Travel & Expense management and corporate card administration.
• Process automation and finance systems implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing vendor onboarding process from finance perspective.
• Manage recording of Domestic & Foreign vendor invoices and timely payments to vendors.
• Conduct month-on-month trend analysis & investigate variances in P&L and BS accounts.
• Vendor payable reconciliations on frequent intervals.
• Review of accounting entries and approving the same on timely basis.
• Manage month-end closing and preparation of monthly schedules related to payables.
• Ensure compliance with company policies & regulatory requirements.
• Act as primary contact for vendor queries and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal departments to address payment issues.
• Identify and automate the process wherever possible.
• Prepare and analyse accounts payable reports for management review.
• Supervise and mentor accounts payable staff to enhance performance.
• Intercompany reconciliation.
• Manage end-to-end Fixed Assets accounting including capitalization, asset transfers, depreciation, disposals, and verification.
• Maintain Fixed Assets registers and reconcile sub-ledger with General Ledger.
• Oversee Travel & Expense operations including reimbursements and corporate card reconciliations.
• Review and approve travel and expense claims per policy and controls.
• Monitor aged/unsettled expense claims and drive timely closure.

Skills

Team management

MS Excel

Financial analysis

English communication

Audit coordination

TDS knowledge

Education

B.Com / CA / CMA

Tools

ERP

SAP Concur

Job description

The candidate will be responsible for overall P2P process viz: Manage Domestic & Foreign vendor payments and ensure proper expense recording in books. Liaison with Internal & Statutory auditors. Should be able to manage a team size of 3-6 resources.

Budget: Upto INR 28 lacs

Key Accountabilities:

• Managing vendor onboarding process from finance perspective.
• Manage recording of Domestic & Foreign vendor invoices and timely payments to vendors.
• Conduct month-on-month trend analysis & investigate significant variances /Movement in P&L and BS accounts
• Vendor payable reconciliations on frequent intervals.
• Review of accounting entries and approving the same on timely basis.
• Manage month-end closing and preparation of monthly schedules related to payables.
• Ensure compliance with company policies & procedures as well as regulatory requirements.
• Act as primary contact for vendor queries and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal departments to address payment issues.
• Identify and automate the process wherever possible.
• Prepare and analyse accounts payable reports for management review.
• Supervise and mentor accounts payable staff to enhance performance.
• Intercompany reconciliation.
• Manage end-to-end Fixed Assets accounting, including capitalization, asset transfers, depreciation, disposals, and periodic asset verification.
• Maintain Fixed Assets registers and ensure reconciliation between Fixed Assets sub-ledger and General Ledger.
• Oversee Travel & Expense (T&E) operations, including employee reimbursements, corporate card reconciliations, policy compliance, and timely settlement of expense claims.
• Review and approve travel and expense claims in line with company policies and internal controls.
• Monitor aged/unsettled expense claims and drive timely closure while enhancing employee experience through process improvements.

Skills & Experience:

• B. Com./Semi qualified CA/CWA with an experience of 7+ years.
• Experience of getting the audit done from big 4 firms will be an added advantage.
• Candidate should have an exposure of working with Industry/ Corporates.
• Accounting knowledge of accruals and fixed assets accounting.
• Sound knowledge of TDS.
• Good experience working on ERP.
• Strong working experience on Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Good verbal and written business English communication skills.
• Hands-on experience in Fixed Assets accounting, capitalization, depreciation, and asset reconciliations.
• Experience in Travel & Expense (T&E) management, employee reimbursements, and corporate credit card administration.
• Exposure to SAP Concur or any leading Expense Management System will be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in process automation, workflow improvements, and implementation of finance systems will be preferred.