AP Manager APAC/India

PerkinElmer; Mumbai; On-site; INR 5,676,442 - 7,568,590; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is looking for an AP Manager APAC/India based in Mumbai. In this role, you will manage day-to-day operations of invoice processing, mentor your team, and contribute to the development of the accounts payable strategy.

Your responsibilities will include ensuring accuracy and timeliness in processing, supporting cash flow budgeting, and leading automation initiatives. Strong communication with purchasing leaders is vital.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of invoice processing and month-end close for APAC and India.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the team.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and oversee deliverables.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing activities.
• Support cash flow budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Implement effective communication standards with purchasing leaders.
• Ensure execution of policies and controls related to accounts payable.
• Conduct quality control audits and evaluate work standards.
• Lead automation initiatives to enhance team efficiency.

Job description

Job Title: AP Manager APAC/India

Location(s): Mumbai

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the day‑to‑day operations of the invoice processing and oversight of the month‑end close process for APAC and India.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, and management of the team, including driving talent performance management and development planning and execution; develops the team to provide excellent customer service.
• Acts as a key contributor to the development of the overall Accounts Payable strategy/roadmap and operational plan, participating in current process improvement initiatives, taking ownership of workstreams and deliverables.
• Develops and ensures achievement of KPIs including accuracy, completeness and timeliness of daily invoice and payment processing activities; validates that aging invoices are identified, reconciled, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Provides support in activities that drive the cash flow budgeting and forecasting process (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Implements effective communication standards and ensures proactive engagement with purchasing leaders.
• Ensures documentation and execution of policies, procedures, and controls related to accounts payable.
• Conducts quality control audits and evaluates work standards to ensure standards and conformity.
• Leads automation initiatives and ERP/system enhancements, driving and implementing improvement of current systems or tools, initiating automation projects for AP‑related functions to enhance overall team efficiency.