Accounts Payable Team Lead

Cubic Transportation Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems is seeking a Team Lead – Accounts Payable to manage end-to-end global invoice processing. The role leads a team of AP professionals, driving performance, reporting, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with company policies.

The position focuses on month-end close, KPI management, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives within a global context. Located in Hyderabad, India, the role demands strong leadership and SAP expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• 8–10 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or Team Lead role.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end processing of supplier invoices across regions.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and within SLAs.
• Monitor invoice queues and prioritize workloads.
• Drive timely resolution of invoice exceptions and vendor queries.
• Support AP month-end close activities and accruals.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

The Team Lead, Accounts Payable, is responsible for managing the end-to-end invoice processing function across global regions, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and controls. The role leads a team of AP professionals while driving operational excellence, performance management, reporting, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Lead – Accounts Payable (Global Invoice Processing)

Invoice Processing Operations

• Lead and oversee end-to-end processing of supplier invoices across all regions.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and within established SLAs.
• Monitor invoice queues and prioritize workloads to meet business requirements.
• Drive timely resolution of invoice exceptions, discrepancies, and vendor queries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Support and coordinate all AP month-end close activities.
• Ensure completion of accruals, reconciliations, and AP-related close deliverables within timelines.

Performance & KPI Management

• Track and report AP metrics including productivity, quality, turnaround times, backlog management, and SLA performance.
• Develop and maintain team performance reports and scorecards.
• Drive accountability for achieving departmental KPIs and service objectives.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Lead automation, simplification, and standardization initiatives.
• Ensure SOPs are reviewed and updated regularly.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audit requirements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing AP team.
• Conduct performance reviews and development planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support training, cross-training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, business stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Act as an escalation point for complex AP issues.
• Communicate performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• 8-10 years of Accounts Payable experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory or Team Lead role.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, vendor management, and AP controls.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.