Finance SME - Accounts Payable

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Hyderabad, India, is seeking an Accounts Payables Subject Matter Expert to support Finance Accounts. The role involves managing the weekly payment cycle, validating invoices, and ensuring accurate payment grouping and approvals.

Ideal candidates have 5-6 years in AP with strong Excel, Word, Outlook skills, and familiarity with JDE E1. This is a full-time, on-site position in Hyderabad requiring 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of related experience in accounts payable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Office tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage weekly payment cycle for invoices.
• Validate payment proposals for accuracy and completeness.
• Create payment groups from validated proposals by company code.
• Coordinate with AP SMEs and other teams for multi-level review.
• Upload approved payment files to bank portals and confirm releases.
• Update payment status in ERP systems and send remittance advices.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for payment batches.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

JDE E1

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

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.

• 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

Location

Location: Hyderabad

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Tags

Job Tags: JBS