Finance SME - Accounts Payable

JLL; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Hyderabad, India is seeking an Accounts Payables Subject Matter Expert to manage weekly payment cycles, validate proposals, and coordinate with global teams. You will ensure accurate invoicing, timely remittance, and robust documentation.

The role requires 5–6 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with JDE E1 or similar ERP systems, with a proactive, process-driven approach to close deadlines and stakeholder service.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years’ experience in a similar position (working with international teams and clients is preferable).
• Proactive in identifying issues and solutions; self‑supporting and diligent.
• Ability to work methodically and efficiently with strong MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage the weekly payment cycle, starting with payment proposal creation for all due and ready-to-pay invoices.
• Validate payment proposals, ensuring accuracy and completeness of invoice data, and confirm which invoices should be paid.
• Create payment groups from validated proposals, ensuring correct grouping by company code and client.
• Coordinate with relevant teams for multi-level review and approval of payment groups.
• Upload approved payment files to the bank portal and confirm payment release.
• Update payment status in ERP systems (e.g., E1, JDE, Oracle) and ensure automatic remittance advice is sent to suppliers.
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all payment batches, approvals, and exceptions.
• Respond to urgent payment requests within defined TAT (e.g., 4 hours for urgent, 24 hours standard).
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties, and escalation protocols.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to payments.
• Liaise with AP Query team, Supplier Onboarding, and other stakeholders for issue resolution and process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payables

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Access

Outlook

Word

JDE E1

Job description

Accounts Payables Subject Matter Expert– Finance & Accounts (Hyderabad/India)

What this job involves:

• Initiate and manage the weekly payment cycle, starting with payment proposal creation for all due and ready-to-pay invoices (typically every Monday by 10/11 AM UK/CEST time).
• Validate payment proposals, ensuring accuracy and completeness of invoice data, and confirm which invoices should be paid.
• Create payment groups from validated proposals, ensuring correct grouping by company code and client.
• Coordinate with relevant teams (e.g., AP SMEs, GGM team, Emma’s team, Central Team) for multi-level review and approval of payment groups.
• Upload approved payment files to the bank portal (e.g., Autopay), seek bank approver authorization, and confirm payment release.
• Update payment status in ERP systems (e.g., E1, JDE, Oracle) and ensure automatic remittance advice is sent to suppliers.
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all payment batches, approvals, and exceptions.
• Respond to urgent payment requests within defined TAT (e.g., 4 hours for urgent, 24 hours standard).
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties, and escalation protocols.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to payments.
• Liaise with AP Query team, Supplier Onboarding, and other stakeholders for issue resolution and process improvements.

Sound like you? To apply, you need to be:

• 5-6 years’ experience in a similar position (working with international teams and clients is preferable).
• Motivated, positive and flexible in approach to work.
• Proactive in identifying issues and potential solutions.
• Self – supporting; diligent.
• Ability to work methodically and efficiently.
• Process-driven approach to work.
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Ability to learn quickly, and desire to develop.
• Customer Service: Commitment to solve requests and problems.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Intermediate / Advanced PC skills, proficient in Office tools, such as Microsoft Outlook Word & Excel. Including Excel Pivot Tables & Microsoft Access.
• Familiarity with JDE E1 financial is advantageous

What You Can Expect From Us

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.