Accounts Payable Specialist

Deloitte US-India Offices; Hyderabad, Pune District, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte US-India Offices in Bangalore seeks an Accounts Payable Financial Associate to handle end-to-end invoice processing, validate supporting documents, and post invoices accurately in line with defined process flows.

You will reconcile vendor and bank accounts, manage vendor payments, and handle travel & expense claims while maintaining strict adherence to policies and internal controls. Strong English communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable and Employee Claims processes, preferably in a shared services environment.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and vendor management skills.
• Proactive, dependable, and a collaborative team player.
• Ability to work independently with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately, validate supporting documents, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Post vendor liabilities correctly and ensure timely invoice posting as per process flows.
• Reconcile vendor and bank accounts; clear open items and unreconciled balances.
• Manage the end-to-end invoice processing and payment cycle.
• Handle travel & expense (T&E) claims, perform audits for high-risk claims, and manage exceptions/escalations.
• Track KPIs/SLA to ensure targets are met.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors and compliance with company policies.
• Manage unpaid invoice and claim aging, resolving within timelines.
• Prepare AP aging and T&E outstanding reports.
• Drive process excellence for standardization and continuous improvement.
• Oversee team performance, support hiring, and contribute to capability building.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Employee Claims

Shared Services

English Communication

Attention to Detail

Vendor Management

Team Player

Independent Worker

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate / Masters Degree in Commerce or Finance

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Financial Associate

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 2 - 8 Years
Qualification: Graduate / Postgraduate / Masters Degree in Commerce or Finance

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices accurately, validate supporting documents, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Post vendor liabilities correctly and ensure timely invoice posting as per process flows.
• Reconcile vendor and bank accounts; clear open items and unreconciled balances.
• Manage the end-to-end invoice processing and payment cycle.
• Handle employee travel & expense (T&E) claims, perform audits for high-risk claims, and manage exceptions/escalations.
• Track key performance metrics (SLA/KPI) and ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors and compliance with company policies.
• Manage unpaid invoice and claim aging, ensuring resolution within timelines.
• Prepare reports such as AP aging and T&E outstanding reports.
• Drive process excellence initiatives for standardization and continuous improvement.
• Apply best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in Accounts Payable operations.
• Oversee team performance, support hiring, and contribute to capability building.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Support ad hoc finance and process improvement projects.

Requirements:

• 2-8 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable and Employee Claims processes, preferably in a shared services environment.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and vendor management skills.
• Proactive, dependable, and a collaborative team player.
• Ability to work independently with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.