MGF Vendor Invoice Processing & Reconciliation Team Leader

Maersk Fleet and Procurement India Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Chennai, India seeks a seasoned team lead for invoice processing and payment proposals. You will manage and develop the PTP/Accounts Payable team, ensure SLA/KPI delivery, and drive continuous improvement through Agile practices.

Key duties include validating and posting invoices, approving payments, resolving disputes, and reporting performance to leadership. Prior experience with S4H/NFTP is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, finance, accounting or related field.
• Experience in PTP/Accounts Payable operations with team leadership.
• Exposure to Agile or continuous improvement practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team for invoice processing and payment proposals within SLAs and KPIs.
• Oversee invoice processing (validation, posting, exception resolution) and payment proposals (review, approval, payment execution).
• Escalate payment failures, invoice discrepancies, and complex vendor claims/disputes.
• Allocate work, plan capacity, and monitor team performance against SLAs/KPIs; report to leadership.
• Coach, mentor and onboard new joiners; foster development and feedback.
• Lead Agile rituals (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and maintain an improvement backlog.
• Analyze error trends and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and service.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture and manage change.
• Own SOPs, process maps, and lead end-to-end testing participation.
• Align with Project Team and stakeholders on KPIs and priorities; ensure compliance and controls.
• NFTP/S4H experience.

Skills

Procure-to-Pay

Accounts Payable

Team leadership

Agile methods

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce/finance/accounting/business administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team responsible for invoice processing and payment proposal activities, ensuring delivery within SLAs and KPIs
• Oversee invoice processing (validation, posting, exception resolution) and payment proposals (review, approval, payment execution)
• Act as the escalation point for payment failures, invoice discrepancies, and complex vendor claims and disputes
• Allocate work, plan capacity, and monitor team performance against SLAs and KPIs, reporting performance and risks to leadership
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, set goals, provide regular feedback, and onboard new joiners
• Lead continuous improvement using Agile ways of working (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and maintain a prioritised improvement backlog
• Analyse error trends, process gaps, and automation opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and service delivery
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture, and manage change and team engagement
• Own SOPs, process maps, and work instructions, and lead the team's participation in end-to-end testing
• Align with Project Team, GPLs, and stakeholders on KPIs and priorities, and ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance, and audit standards
• NFTP/S4H experience

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Accounts Payable, and Payment Operations
• Proven team management and people leadership skills, including work allocation, performance management, and capacity planning
• Coaching, mentoring, and feedback skills to develop team members
• Experience applying Agile and continuous improvement methods (e.g., sprints, backlog, retrospectives, Lean/Kaizen) to lead teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with effective stakeholder and escalation management
• Change management, conflict resolution, and strong communication skills, including reporting to leadership

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Relevant experience in PTP / Accounts Payable operations, including prior experience leading or supervising a team; exposure to Agile or continuous improvement practices is preferred

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