Accounts Payable - Senior Manager

PwC Acceleration Center India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is hiring an Accounts Payable - Senior Manager to drive efficiency in financial operations for a diverse client base across geographies. You will shape improvements and controls, while guiding teams through complex issues and ensuring high-quality client delivery.

You will lead process automation, financial systems integration and strategic financial management to optimize performance and decision-making within our finance consulting practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience.
• CPA/CA highly regarded and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and improvement of financial processes to enhance efficiency.
• Develop and implement solutions for automation and systems integration.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable to optimize cash flow.
• Provide strategic guidance on financial management and decision making.
• Oversee financial reporting and analysis to support objectives and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design financial shared services.
• Coach and mentor team members to foster continuous improvement.
• Validate internal controls to maintain data integrity.
• Communicate clearly to align with client needs and expectations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Team leadership

Accounts payable/receivable

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

The Opportunity Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As an Accounts Payable - Senior Manager, you will specialize in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within organizations. Your role will involve assessing financial processes, identifying areas for improvement, and designing solutions to streamline operations, enhance controls, and reduce costs. Within our Finance Consulting practice, you will provide consulting services related to financial management and strategy, analyzing client needs to develop financial solutions that optimize performance and improve decision‑making.

As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional network to deliver quality results. You will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, applying sound judgment to recognize when to take action or elevate issues. Your ability to develop and sustain diverse and inclusive teams contributes to the success of our firm. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will craft and convey clear, impactful messages, apply systems thinking to identify opportunities, and validate outcomes with clients. You will lead teams through complexity, demonstrating composure in challenging situations, and initiate open coaching conversations at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Leading the assessment and improvement of financial processes to enhance operational efficiency
• Developing and implementing solutions for process automation and financial systems integration
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable operations to optimize cash flow and reduce costs
• Providing strategic guidance on financial management and strategy to support client decision-making
• Overseeing financial reporting and analysis to support business objectives and compliance
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement financial shared services
• Coaching and mentoring team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Validating financial internal controls to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Applying analytical thinking to identify opportunities for financial performance optimization
• Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that align with client needs and expectations

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 6 years of experience
• At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating advanced skills in financial operations and management
• Utilizing strategic questioning to drive financial decision-making
• Excelling in financial statement analysis and preparation
• Managing complex accounts payable and receivable processes
• Applying systems thinking to identify financial opportunities
• Leading teams through challenging financial scenarios
• Innovating processes for operational excellence in finance