Accounts Payable Specialist

Tata Electronics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics is seeking a finance professional to lead weekly funds projections and oversee end-to-end payment proposals for import and domestic operations. The role requires strong AP experience, SAP/ERP know-how, and effective collaboration with treasury and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will manage AP aging, drive governance in payment processes, and deliver actionable MIS reporting while supporting process improvements and automation initiatives across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable and Shared Service Finance Function.
• Experience in Payment Proposal and Funds Projections Preparation for both Import and Domestic.
• Hands-on in AP aging management, vendor payments, and reconciliation processes.
• Exposure to SAP/ERP-based payment and treasury processes.
• Experience managing audit requirements and financial compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly rolling funds projection to optimize working capital.
• Prepare and execute payment proposals for Import and Domestic covering vendors, employees, statutory dues, customs duties, and intercompany obligations.
• Collaborate with Treasury and stakeholders to align funding requirements and payment priorities.
• Manage AP aging, overdue liabilities, and ring-fenced invoices with actionable payment plans.
• Ensure accuracy, governance, and controls of payment proposals.
• Prioritize critical payments based on business needs and funding availability.
• Oversee payment reconciliations and resolve rejected or outstanding transactions.
• Maintain internal controls and adherence to payment governance standards.
• Deliver MIS reports, aging analyses, and payment priorities to leadership.
• Champion process improvements, automation, and standardization in AP and Treasury.

Skills

Coordination & communication

Problem solving & decision making

Team collaboration & leadership

Continuous improvement mindset

Financial governance awareness

Education

MBA (Finance) / M.Com / B.Com

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

VIM platform

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

• Lead the weekly rolling funds projection process across all entities to ensure effective working capital optimization.
• Drive timely preparation and execution of payment proposals for both Import and Domestic covering vendors, employees, statutory dues, customs duties, and intercompany obligations.
• Partner with Treasury team and key stakeholders to align funding requirements and payment priorities on weekly basis.
• Manage AP aging, overdue liabilities, and ring-fenced invoices by driving issue resolution, ownership accountability, and actionable payment plans.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and governance of payment proposals through robust validation and control processes.
• Prioritize critical, urgent, and exception payments in line with business requirements and approved funding availability.
• Oversee payment reconciliations and drive timely resolution of rejected, returned, or outstanding transactions.
• Maintain strong internal controls, audit compliance, and adherence to payment governance standards.
• Deliver actionable MIS reports, aging analysis, and payment priorities to leadership for informed decision-making.
• Champion process improvements, automation, and standardization across Accounts Payable and support Treasury operations.

Technical:

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and Funds Forecasting.
• Experience in preparing Funds projections and payment proposals.
• Strong understanding of AP Aging, Working Capital Management, and Vendor Payment Processes.
• Knowledge of invoice lifecycle management, payment controls, and reconciliation processes.
• Understanding of OpEx and CapEx classifications and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Experience in VIM platform is an added advantage
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, and segregation of duties principles.

Behavioural:

• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Problem solving and decision-making
• Team collaboration and leadership
• Result-oriented approach with continuous improvement mindset

Experience:

• Experience in Accounts Payable and Shared Service Finance Function.
• Strong experience in Payment Proposal and Funds Projections Preparation for both Import and Domestic.
• Hands-on experience in AP aging management, vendor payments, and reconciliation processes
• Exposure to SAP/ERP-based payment and treasury processes
• Experience managing audit requirements and financial compliance activities
• Experience working in large manufacturing, electronics, EPC, shared services, or multinational environments.

MBA (Finance) / M.Com / B.Com with relevant experience