Master Data Management Specialist

Kantar; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kantar is seeking a Vendor Master Data Management Executive to ensure accurate creation and governance of vendor client records in Maconomy. You will support S2P and O2C policies while upholding GST, TDS, and audit standards.

The role requires 13 years of experience, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a focus on data quality and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce/Finance or related field.
• 13 years of Vendor Master Data Management or Accounts Payable experience.
• Exposure to shared services and internal controls is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, update and validate vendor client master records in Maconomy.
• Ensure data accuracy for tax IDs, bank details, addresses and contacts.
• Maintain inter-company vendor client records and governance compliance.
• Coordinate with CS, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Admin and PMT on queries.
• Support process improvements and reporting of data quality metrics.

Skills

Vendor Master Data

P2P process

MS Excel

MS PPT

ServiceNow

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance

Semi-Qualified CA

Tools

Maconomy

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Vendor Master Data Management (MDM) Executive is responsible for the accurate creation, maintenance, and governance of Client Vendor master records in the ERP system. This role ensures compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and data governance standards while supporting the Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) policy

Key Responsibilities:

• Vendor Client Master Creation and Maintenance
  • Create, update, and validate vendor client master records in ERP systems (Maconomy).
  • Review requests for completeness, supporting documentation, and proper approvals before processing.
  • Ensure vendor client details such as tax IDs, bank information, addresses, and contact details are correctly captured and verified.
  • Maintain inter-company vendor client records and ensure appropriate linkage with relevant entities.
• Compliance and Data Governance
  • Ensure vendor data adheres to internal policies, audit requirements, and external regulatory standards (e.g., GST, TDS, WHT, etc.).
  • Perform vendor verification through official documents like company letterheads, tax certificates, or bank confirmations.
  • Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all changes made in the vendor Client master.
  • Support MCS and internal control compliance for vendor client master-related activities.
• Data Quality and Integrity
  • Monitor and resolve duplicate or inactive vendor records.
  • Conduct regular data quality checks and participate in data cleansing initiatives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Coordinate with CS team, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Admin and PMT to resolve vendor client -related queries.
  • Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders regarding vendor client setup status or missing information.
  • Assist in training users on vendor client data submission requirements and best practices.
• Process Improvement and Reporting
  • Contribute to process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support implementation of workflow tools such as ServiceNow for vendor onboarding.
  • Generate and analyze periodic reports to track data quality metrics and turnaround time (TAT) performance.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of Vendor Master Data and the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PPT, and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities across teams.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for vendor client data accuracy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors/ Masters degree in Commerce, Business Administration in Finance, or Semi- Qualified CA.
• 13 years of experience in Vendor Master Data Management or Accounts Payable operations.
• Exposure to shared service or global business service environments preferred.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (internal audits) is desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Maconomy.

Location

Gurgaon, DLF Cyber ParkIndia

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