Analyst, Accounts Payable

Ares Management Corporation; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation in Mumbai seeks an Accounts Payable professional to manage daily cash reconciliations, vendor payments, and settlement status within a fast-paced global finance team.

You will coordinate with AP, AR, Treasury and GL to resolve discrepancies, post adjustments, support month-end close, and provide trend reports. Strong Excel and Power BI skills and experience with Coupa or Oracle Fusion are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years Accounts Payable experience in a global organization.
• Experience with cash reconciliations or payments preferred.
• ERP experience with Coupa, Oracle Fusion or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with Power BI skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash reconciliation for AP transactions.
• Verify vendor payments, invoices, and settlement status.
• Post adjustments/journal entries to clear recon differences.
• Coordinate with AP, AR, Treasury, and GL teams for resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain cash reconciliation files and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end close activities for cash and AP reconciliations.
• Provide periodic status reports on recon differences and trends.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Strong communication

Problem solving

Autonomous

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Coupa

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.Job DescriptionPRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESExecute all operational activities accurately within defined SLAs and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.Perform daily cash reconciliation for AP transactions, comparing bank statements vs accounting system dataIdentify and investigate unmatched transactions / breaks and ensure timely resolutionVerify vendor payments, invoices, and settlement status to validate recon itemsPost necessary adjustments/journal entries to clear recon differencesTrack and follow up on open/aged items and ensure closure within defined timelinesCoordinate with AP, AR, Treasury, and GL teams for resolution of discrepanciesMaintain and update cash reconciliation files and supporting documentationEnsure adherence to controls, SOPs, and audit requirementsSupport month-end close activities related to cash and AP reconciliationsProvide periodic status reports on recon differences and trendsCollaborate with teams (Accounts Payable, Corporate Accounting, Fund Accounting, & Business Users) ensuring operational activities are executed flawlessly such as cash reconciliationsExecute duties related to the month and quarter end close processes such as reconciling AP Subledger, providing accrual support, and completing all Corporate Accounting RequestsProvide support and analysis to other ad-hoc projects and initiatives as directed by departmentEnsure business process/policy documentation is maintained regularlyQUALIFICATIONSEducation:University/College Degree required (Business or Accounting preferred)Experience Required:2-4 years Accounts Payable experience in a global organizationPreferred someone who has worked as in performing cash reconciliations or paymentsExperience using Coupa, Oracle Fusion or any other ERPProficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Power Bi SkillsFinancial Service Industry experience preferred.General Requirements:• Detailed oriented with the drive to be both accurate, efficient, and organized• Resourceful and a strong problem solver capable of working autonomously• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and have a balance of analytical, technical and communication skills (written and verbal)• Adaptability when faced with changing processes or technology• Strong desire to deliver excellent customer service with the ability to be proactive and anticipate the needs of the business and react accordingly.Reporting RelationshipsVice President, Global Procurement & PayablesThere is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.