Consultant Expert

Société Générale; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale SA in Bengaluru is seeking an Accounts Payable Consultant Expert to deliver operational excellence across the PTP AP function for multiple entities. You will own governance, risk management and continuous improvement, while driving end-to-end process delivery and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has deep P2P knowledge, strong AP controls, and experience leading transformation initiatives within a global enterprise.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Accounts Payable processes.
• Strong understanding of AP controls, governance, compliance and risk management.
• Experience leading process improvement and transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless day-to-day Accounts Payable operations and maintain a service-oriented culture.
• Deliver KPIs and monitor performance against targets; take corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain adherence to global policies, procedures and control frameworks.
• Serve as primary stakeholder contact for AP operations across EMEA, UK and Bernstein entities.
• Lead governance reviews and discuss KPI performance, incidents and improvement opportunities.
• Drive automation, standardization and continuous improvement across AP processes.
• Support transition, risk management and audit remediation initiatives.

Skills

P2P Knowledge

AP Controls

Governance

Stakeholder Mgmt

Process Improvement

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable Consultant Expert (EMEA, UK & Bernstein Entities)Position SummaryThe Accounts Payable Consultant Expert is responsible for delivering operational excellence across the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) Accounts Payable function, supporting multiple legal entities across AMER, APAC, EMEA, UK, and Bernstein. The role serves as a key stakeholder partner, governance lead, and transformation catalyst, ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong controls, compliance, and continuous improvement while driving strategic AP initiatives.The role requires a high level of autonomy (90%-95%) and acts as a senior point of contact for operational governance, escalations, audits, transitions, and stakeholder management.Key ResponsibilitiesService Delivery & Operational ExcellenceEnsure seamless delivery of day-to-day Accounts Payable operations and maintain a strong service-oriented culture focused on outcome-based deliverables.Deliver production KPIs in line with agreed operational targets and stakeholder expectations.Monitor operational performance, identify service risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain service levels.Ensure adherence to global policies, procedures, and control frameworks across supported entities. Stakeholder Management & GovernanceServe as the primary stakeholder contact for Accounts Payable operations across EMEA, UK, and Bernstein entities.Facilitate collaboration within and outside the PTP value chain to ensure seamless end-to-end process delivery.Lead periodic governance reviews with business stakeholders to discuss KPI performance, service achievements, operational challenges, incidents, and improvement opportunities.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, business partners, and global stakeholders. Escalation & Risk ManagementAct as the second and third level escalation point for AP-related operational issues.Ensure all escalations are resolved within agreed timelines with robust root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.Proactively identify operational, compliance, and control risks and drive mitigation plans.Ensure supervisory controls are effectively executed and any anomalies are escalated appropriately. Transformation & Continuous ImprovementDrive process transformation, automation, standardization, and simplification initiatives across the AP function.Identify opportunities to improve service quality, strengthen controls, enhance stakeholder experience, and increase operational efficiency.Support digitalization and AI-enabled initiatives to optimize AP processes.Lead continuous improvement programs and deliver measurable business benefits. People Leadership & Talent DevelopmentBuild and sustain a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring, and capability development.Conduct regular performance discussions and provide documented feedback to direct and indirect reports.Support succession planning, employee engagement, and talent retention initiatives.Analyze attrition trends and partner with leadership to implement retention and engagement strategies. Controls, Compliance & Audit ManagementEnsure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.Drive successful closure of internal and external audits with minimal observations.Develop and implement remediation plans for audit findings and control gaps.Maintain a strong control environment across all supported entities. Business Transitions & Change ManagementLead Accounts Payable transition and migration activities for new business scope.Mobilize new service requirements and ensure successful stabilization post-transition.Proactively manage transition risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.Support operating model evolution and business transformation programs.Profile requiredRequired Skills & Experience Functional ExpertiseDeep knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Accounts Payable processes.Strong understanding of AP controls, governance, compliance, and risk management.Experience leading process improvement and transformation initiatives. Leadership CompetenciesStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills.Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.Ability to lead through change and drive organizational transformation.Effective communication and executive presentation skills.Why join us“We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status”.Business insightAt Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!Still hesitating?You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.We are committed to support accelerating our Group’s ESG strategy by implementing ESG principles in all our activities and policies. They are translated in our business activity (ESG assessment, reporting, project management or IT activities), our work environment and in our responsible practices for environment protection.Diversity and InclusionWe are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.