Payment Specialist

Tata Consultancy Services; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Kolkata is seeking a Payment SME – Accounts Payable to manage end-to-end payment processing for vendors and stakeholders. You will handle payment runs, ensure accuracy and compliance, and coordinate with banks and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–6 years total experience, with 2–3 years in AP, strong SAP and Oracle proficiency, and excellent Excel skills. This role demands analytical thinking, effective communication, and a proactive approach to process

Qualifications

• Total 5–6 years of professional experience with 2–3 years in Accounts Payable payment processing.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP and Oracle ERP systems.
• Sound knowledge of Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and payment lifecycle.
• Experience working with bank portals and payment interfaces.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payment runs for vendor, employee, and intercompany payments.
• Validate payment proposals, invoice details, approvals, and payment terms before release.
• Process payments via bank transfers, ACH, checks, and wire payments.
• Perform payment processing activities in SAP and Oracle Accounts Payable modules.
• Generate and transmit payment files and resolve system or interface errors.
• Coordinate with IT and banking partners for payment-related system issues.
• Perform bank and payment reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve rejected, duplicate, or failed payments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and payment automation.

Skills

Accounts Payable

SAP

Oracle ERP

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance & accounts

15 years regular education (10+2+3)

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)
• Non-technical graduation in finance & accounts stream- B.Com, M.Com or similar

Must Have:

• 5–6 years of total professional experience with 2–3 years in Accounts Payable payment processing
• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP and Oracle ERP systems
• Sound knowledge of Accounts Payable, Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), and payment lifecycle
• Experience working with bank portals and payment interfaces
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office applications
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Good to Have:

• Experience in shared services or global finance environments
• Knowledge of audit processes, compliance, and SOX controls
• Exposure to system migrations or payment automation initiatives

The Payment SME – Accounts Payable is responsible for managing end‑to‑end payment processing activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payments to vendors and other stakeholders. The role requires strong hands‑on experience with SAP and Oracle ERP systems, payment runs, reconciliations, and coordination with internal teams and banks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute end‑to‑end payment runs for vendor, employee, and intercompany payments
• Validate payment proposals, invoice details, approvals, and payment terms before release
• Process payments via bank transfers, ACH, checks, and wire payments
• Perform payment processing activities in SAP and Oracle Accounts Payable modules
• Generate and transmit payment files and resolve system or interface errors
• Coordinate with IT and banking partners for payment‑related system issues
• Perform bank and payment reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Investigate and resolve rejected, duplicate, or failed payments
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit guidelines

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Respond to vendor and internal queries related to payment status and issues
• Coordinate with AP, Treasury, Procurement, and Finance teams for issue resolution
• Maintain accurate documentation of payment transactions and approvals
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities related to payment processing
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and payment automation