AP Accountant FinSSC EMEA

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defence; Thane; On-site; INR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defence in Thane, India seeks an Accounts Payable professional to join the finance team. You will manage end‑to‑end AP processes, verify invoices, and monitor aging while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely payments, and collaboration with procurement, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Prior SAP FI experience is desirable and core Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of AP experience.
• SAP FI knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Process and review vendor invoices accurately within timelines.
• Verify invoices with PO/GRN/tax and supporting docs.
• Manage end‑to‑end AP from receipt to payment.
• Monitor AP aging and resolve overdue items.
• Perform vendor and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support month‑end/year‑end closing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Respond to vendor queries in a timely manner.

Skills

English proficiency

German language awareness

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate/MBA in Accounts or Commerce

Tools

SAP FI

Job description

Job Description:

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Process and review vendor invoices accurately and within agreed timelines, ensuring compliance with company policies and payment terms.
• Perform invoice verification and validation, including PO, GRN, invoice, tax, and supporting documentation checks.
• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, from invoice receipt and validation through posting and payment.
• Monitor the AP aging report and ensure timely resolution of overdue and upcoming vendor invoices.
• Review aged outstanding items, identify root causes for delays, and coordinate with Procurement, Business, Vendors, and internal stakeholders for resolution.
• Ensure invoices are processed within agreed payment terms to avoid overdue balances, payment delays, and supplier escalations.
• Perform vendor account reconciliation and investigate discrepancies, open items, debit/credit balances, and unapplied transactions.
• Manage Intercompany (IC) AP reconciliation, including reconciliation of IC balances with counterparties and investigation of differences.
• Coordinate with Intercompany AR/AP teams to ensure IC invoices, credit notes, payments, and accounting entries are accurately recorded and matched.
• Monitor and clear unallocated/unmatched IC payments and ensure timely allocation to the appropriate invoices/accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including AP aging review, open-item analysis, accruals, provisions, and reconciliation.
• Ensure AP balances and aging reports are accurate and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Follow up on GR/IR and blocked invoices, working with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues within defined timelines.
• Prepare and maintain AP trackers, reconciliation files, aging reports, and management reports.
• Identify recurring issues and support process improvements and automation within the AP function.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOPs, audit requirements, and company policies.
• Respond to vendor queries professionally and ensure timely resolution of payment and invoice-related issues.
• Maintain a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Areas

• Invoice processing accuracy and turnaround time
• AP aging and reduction of overdue invoices
• Timely resolution of blocked and disputed invoices
• Vendor account reconciliation
• Intercompany reconciliation and clearing of differences
• Timely allocation of payments
• Month-end closing and reporting
• Compliance with AP processes and internal controls
• Vendor query resolution
• Process improvement and automation

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in the fields of AP
• Preferable SAP FI knowledge
• Fluency in English and preferably understanding German language but not necessary
• Delivers highly accurate accounting work with convincing level of efficiency
• Understands the importance of due dates very well and prioritize work accordingly
• Self-organized, persistent, reliable and self-motivated individual
• Proficiency with MS tools, especially Excel

Education & Experience

• Well versed accounting professional, Graduate/ Post graduate/ MBA preferably in Accounts or Commerce.