Analyst Payments

UPL; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

UPL Limited is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Payable specialist in Maharashtra to manage vendor payments and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires handling domestic and international payments, validating invoices, and supporting month‑end close with ERP systems (SAP) and strong MS Excel skills.

You will work with vendors and internal stakeholders, maintain accurate documentation for audits, and contribute to process improvements while upholding SOX controls and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Payment Processing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Excel.
• Understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor payments (domestic and international) on time.
• Validate payment proposals and ensure invoice accuracy and tax compliance.
• Monitor payment runs and troubleshoot ERP errors.
• Handle urgent and manual payment requests with proper approvals.
• Reconcile payment accounts and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure SOX compliance and assist month-end close activities related to payments.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to payments.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Financial processes

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendor payments (domestic and international) in accordance with agreed timelines and company guidelines.
• Validate payment proposals and ensure accuracy of invoices, tax compliance, and approvals.
• Monitor payment runs and troubleshoot errors in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Handle urgent and manual payment requests while adhering to approval workflows.
• Reconcile payment accounts and maintain accurate documentation for audit purposes.
• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and company policies during payment processing.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to payments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Payment Processing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Excel.
• Understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in global payment processes and multi-currency transactions.
• Familiarity with automation tools and process improvement initiatives.

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.