Process Associate - Accounts Payable (A P) - Kolkata

Shree Cement; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Shree Cement in Kolkata is seeking an experienced accounts professional to manage invoice processing, validation and posting in ERP, and ensure timely vendor payments.

The role covers vendor reconciliations, GL close support, compliance with internal controls, and ongoing process improvements leveraging automation such as RPA and AI-enabled workflows.

Strong expertise in ERP systems, data integrity, and audit readiness will help drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Handles end-to-end invoice processing with accuracy.
• Supports month-end close and reconciliations.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and audits.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately within defined TAT.
• Validate, approve and post invoices in ERP.
• Make timely vendor payments per cycles and controls.
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support sub-ledger and GL reconciliations.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Support automation initiatives (RPA, AI-enabled workflows).
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for audits.
• Maintain accurate transactional records in ERP.

Skills

Vendor invoices processing

ERP proficiency

Accounts payable

GL reconciliation

Month-end close

Audit/compliance

Process improvement

RPA/AI workflows

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

RPA tools

Excel

Job description

1. Invoice Processing & Payments

• Process vendor invoices accurately and within defined TAT
• Manage invoice validation, approvals and posting in ERP systems
• Execute timely vendor payments in line with payment cycles and controls

2. Reconciliation & Close Activities

• Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support sub-ledger and general ledger reconciliations
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities

3. Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls and statutory requirements
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits
• Ensure proper accounting treatments and compliance with financial guidelines

4. Process Excellence & Transformation

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Support automation and digital initiatives (RPA, AI-enabled workflows)
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and update documentation as required

  5. Data Management & Systems

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date transactional records in ERP systems
  • Ensure data integrity and proper documentation within systems