Associate - Accounts Payable

RPM Global Business Capability Center; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Global Business Capability Center is seeking an experienced accounts payable professional to process supplier invoices (PO and Non-PO) in line with policies and to maintain documentation for queries. You will manage vendor records, resolve discrepancies, and communicate with procurement, finance, and operations to ensure timely payments.

The role requires 3+ years in AP or finance, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an accounts payable or finance role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Good understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process incoming supplier invoices (PO, Non-PO) in compliance with company policies.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and maintain documentation for queries.
• Maintain organized records of processed invoices and supporting documents.
• Regularly update vendor information as needed.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies or issues by communicating within the team.
• Track and manage outstanding payment queries for timely resolution.
• Reconcile vendor statements and identify/discrepancies.
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure audit compliance and timely reporting on deviations.
• Assist audits with documentation and responses to requests.
• Identify process improvements to enhance AP efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Vendor communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process incoming supplier invoices (PO, Non-PO) in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure that all invoices are processed in a timely manner and maintain proper documentation in case of Queries
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all processed invoices and supporting documents.
• Regularly update vendor information as and when needed.
• Investigate and resolve any invoice discrepancies or issues promptly by communicating within team.
• Track and manage outstanding payment queries to ensure timely resolution.
• Reconcile vendor statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for and any discrepancies are identified and resolved.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with internal teams (such as procurement, finance, and operations) to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure Audit compliance on tasks handled and timely reporting on any deviations
• Assist with audits by providing support documentation and responding to audit requests as and when needed.
• Continuously identify process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable function.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience: 3+ years of experience in an accounts payable or finance role.

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and experience with accounting

software or ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Knowledge: Good understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes

Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in invoice processing and data

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to handle vendorand internal communications.

Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues, analyse data, and resolve problems effectively.