Lead Associate - Payments and Accounts Payable

WNS Global Services Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WNS Global Services Pvt Ltd in Pune Magarpatta is seeking a Lead Associate to manage payments across channels, ensuring accurate processing of vendor payments and compliance with SOX.

You will work with AP and P2P processes, SAP ERP, and cross-functional teams to resolve payment issues, support month-end closings, and maintain vendor bank details.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and P2P processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP).
• Good numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and vendor-handling skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot payment discrepancies and banking issues.
• Knowledge of banking processes and payment file formats (NACH, ACH, SWIFT) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process scheduled vendor payments (ACH, Wire, Checks, Online banking).
• Prepare and submit payment proposals for approval and ensure accuracy before release.
• Monitor payment cycles to ensure on-time vendor payments.
• Review and clear payment blocks, holds, and unmatched invoices.
• Coordinate with VM team to resolve payment rejections queries
• Perform Payment reversal and returned EFT payments
• Reconcile payment batches and resolve failed or returned payments.
• Maintain updated vendor bank details and ensure compliance checks (KYC, tax).
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and vendors for payment-related queries.
• Periodic and timely update and submission of SOP for approvals.
• Support AP month-end closing (payment run reporting, reconciliations).
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Track and report payment metrics (on-time payments, failed payments, exceptions).
• Month end reporting for all payment related activities.

Skills

Accounts Payable

P2P processes

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lead Associate - Pune Magarpatta - Payments - Experience required - US ( Night ) Shift - 3 - 4 Years - SAP Mandatory - Immediate Joiner Preferred

WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence – WNS' core differentiator – with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption. Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Process scheduled vendor payments (ACH, Wire, Checks, Online banking).
• Prepare and submit payment proposals for approval and ensure accuracy before release.
• Monitor payment cycles to ensure on-time vendor payments.
• Review and clear payment blocks, holds, and unmatched invoices.
• Coordinate with VM team to resolve payment rejections queries
• Perform Payment reversal and returned EFT payments
• Reconcile payment batches and resolve failed or returned payments.
• Maintain updated vendor bank details and ensure compliance checks (KYC, tax).
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and vendors for payment-related queries.
• Periodic and timely update and submission of SOP for approvals.
• Support AP month-end closing (payment run reporting, reconciliations).
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Track and report payment metrics (on-time payments, failed payments, exceptions).
• Month end reporting for all payment related activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and P2P processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP).
• Good numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and vendor-handling skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot payment discrepancies and banking issues.
• Knowledge of banking processes and payment file formats (NACH, ACH, SWIFT) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred).
• 2-5 years of experience in AP Payments / Vendor Payments / P2P operations.

Qualifications Commerce Experience Level Entry Level