Manager - Accounts Payable

Arvind Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-Day Work Week

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Learning & Certifications

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Arvind Limited is seeking a Manager – Accounts Payable to lead end-to-end Invoice-to-Pay operations from its Ahmedabad-based GCC. You will own stabilization, drive a digital-first AP model, and manage vendor queries, payments, and T&E in a centralized setting.

You will work with Procurement and Corporate Finance to define controls, automate processes, and support SAP S/4HANA migration. Strong leadership and GST/TDS knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in Accounts Payable / Invoice-to-Pay operations.
• CA / CMA / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a shared services center or GCC environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP ECC FI/MM and AP process integration.
• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards incl. GST and TDS.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage dashboards, reconciliations, and MIS reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in process documentation, controls, and SLA-driven operations.
• Strong working knowledge of AP processing, payments, and T&E handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team in centralized GCC operations.
• Oversee end-to-end Invoice-to-Pay including processing, matching, payments, and vendor queries.
• Collaborate with Procurement on invoice and payment governance.
• Drive stabilization and continuous improvement of AP processes.
• Define and monitor KPIs and SLAs: turnaround time, accuracy, aging, and first-pass yield.
• Escalate vendor disputes and complex AP issues as primary contact.
• Ensure controls and compliance with GST and TDS across AP activities.
• Identify opportunities to increase automation and optimize workflow.
• Support SAP S/4HANA migration activities and UAT.
• Maintain SOPs and process documentation across AP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support transformation priorities.
• Conduct performance reviews and support training within AP team.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice Processing

SAP ECC FI/MM

GST & TDS

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

MIS Reporting

Process Documentation

Communication

SLA Monitoring

T&E Handling

SAP S/4HANA

Automation Tools

Education

CA / CMA / MBA Finance

Tools

SAP VIM

Ariba

Coupa

OCR

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

GCC - Carter Sindhubhavan, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

7 - 13 Years

Full Time

Job Description

Manager

Role Overview

Designation Title: Manager - Accounts Payable

Department: Finance & Accounts

Business Unit: Arvind GCC

Group Company: Arvind Global Capability Centre Pvt Limited

Work Mode: Onsite

About Arvind Global Capability Centre Pvt Limited

Arvind GCC is a new-age, technology-enabled capability centre being built to power the next chapter of growth for the Arvind Group. Going beyond the traditional shared-services model, the GCC will bring together exceptional talent, technology, and operational excellence to enable businesses across the Arvind ecosystem.

As a new-age organization within the Arvind ecosystem, the GCC brings together global talent, contemporary technology, and a culture of innovation and collaboration. It offers an opportunity to work on meaningful, enterprise-scale challenges while helping shape the capabilities, culture, and future of a GCC being built for long-term impact.

Role Summary

• You will join Arvind GCC as Manager – Accounts Payable, based in Ahmedabad, and be responsible for leading end-to-end Invoice-to-Pay operations.
• Own the stabilization and steady-state performance of centralized Accounts Payable processes in a GCC environment.
• Drive a control-focused, digital-first operating model with strong emphasis on process standardization, compliance, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the functional lead for AP operations, including invoice processing, payments, T&E, vendor queries, and stakeholder management with Procurement.
• Support business continuity, audit readiness, and transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA migration support where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Accounts Payable team, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture.
• Oversee end-to-end Invoice-to-Pay operations, including invoice processing, invoice matching, payment processing, T&E, and vendor query resolution.
• Partner with Procurement stakeholders on process alignment and governance touchpoints related to invoices and payments.
• Drive stabilization and continuous improvement of AP processes within the centralized GCC operating model.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key operational KPIs and SLAs such as invoice turnaround time, payment accuracy, aging, first-pass yield, and duplicate payment prevention.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical vendor disputes, payment holds, and complex AP issues.
• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with Indian statutory requirements, including GST and TDS, across AP transactions and month-end close activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual touchpoints through automation, workflow redesign, OCR, and vendor portal adoption.
• Serve as the AP functional SME for SAP S/4HANA migration activities, including process blueprinting, UAT, and stabilization support.
• Maintain comprehensive process documentation and ensure standardized SOPs are developed, updated, and followed consistently.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Procurement, Corporate Finance, auditors, and IT teams, to support operational and transformation priorities.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support succession planning within the AP team.

Must-Have Skills

• 8-15 years of experience in Accounts Payable / Invoice-to-Pay operations.
• CA / CMA / MBA Finance or equivalent advanced qualification.
• Strong experience in a shared services center or GCC environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP ECC FI/MM and AP process integration touchpoints.
• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards and statutory compliances, including GST and TDS.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage operational dashboards, reconciliations, and MIS reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in process documentation, controls, and SLA-driven operations.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, payment operations, and T&E handling.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience managing process migrations or setting up AP operations in a newly formed GCC.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA or participation in a major ERP migration project.
• Familiarity with AP automation tools such as SAP VIM, Ariba, Coupa, or OCR-based workflow solutions.
• Experience in large manufacturing, retail, or conglomerate environments.
• Exposure to structured vendor query management and process improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• 5-Day Work Week & Flexible Hours
• Hybrid Work Flexibility
• Learning, Certifications & Career Growth Opportunities
• Internal Mobility Across the Arvind Group
• Inclusive & Employee-Centric Culture
• Employee Discounts and Corporate Travel Benefits

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Job Snapshot

Updated Date

12-10-2026

Job ID

20262439

Department

Finance & Accounts

Location

Location GCC - Carter Sindhubhavan, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India