Process Lead- Accounts Payable

Acuity Analytics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics in Gurgaon is seeking a Process Leader to oversee timely processing of vendor invoices and employee expense reports. You will lead the Payables and Payments Team, drive process improvements, and ensure accuracy and compliance across global payments.

The role requires 8–10 years in Accounts Payable with strong finance credentials (M.Com/MBA/CA/CMA) and hands-on proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Reports to Assistant Director, Finance in a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Accounts Payable and related processes.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint with data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and enhancement of the Payable and Payment Team.
• Vendor activation, Vendor Bills, Payments and ER approvals.
• Development of system enhancements for accurate and punctual vendor bills & ER processing.
• Manage and develop the payable process with a continuous improvement philosophy.
• Managing and enhancing AP teams’ productivity and efficiency.
• AP dashboard preparation and presentation to senior management.
• Preparation of Global AP ageing report.
• Tracking for Corp card and travel advance dues.
• Ensuring no fraud payments and incorrect payments.
• Coordination with internal auditors, statutory auditors for timely closure of audits.
• Preparation of Accounts Payable and Payments MIS monthly.
• Ensuring correct tax applicability for all vendor payments across globe.
• Resolving employees and vendor queries.
• Manage payable team training and personal development.
• Ensuring compliances, DOA approvers, supporting’s, Contracts / PO / EL, entity details on invoice, currency etc.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor Management

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Communication Skills

Education

M.Com

MBA (Finance)

CA

CMA

Job description

Acuity Analytics (the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners) is a global, tech-first organisation helping financial institutions and corporates make better decisions through research, data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. We combine deep financial services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems.

With a team of 7,200+ analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, we work with more than 800 organisations worldwide to drive efficiency, unlock insight and deliver measurable impact. Our success is built on the strength of our peopleby investing in talent, encouraging collaboration and creating room to grow, we enable our teams to do their best work for clients.

Acuity became an independent business in 2019 following its acquisition from Moody’s Corporation by Equistone Partners Europe. In 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining a minority investor—supporting our continued growth and innovation.

For more information, visit www.acuityanalytics.com

Position Title- Process leader

Experience Level-8-10 years

Department-Finance

Location-Gurgaon

Position reports to-Assistant Director, Finance

Job Purpose

To ensure timely and accurate processing of Vendor invoices, employees expense reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and enhancement of the Payable and Payment Team
• Vendor activation, Vendor Bills, Payments and ER approvals.
• Development of system enhancements for accurate and punctual vendor bills & ER processing.
• Manage and develop the payable process with a continuous improvement philosophy.
• Managing and enhancing AP teams’ productivity and efficiency
• AP dashboard preparation and presentation to senior management.
• Preparation of Global AP ageing report.
• Tracking for Corp card and travel advance dues.
• Ensuring no fraud payments and incorrect payments
• Coordination with internal auditors, statutory auditors for timely closure of audits
• Preparation of Accounts Payable and Payments MIS monthly
• Ensuring correct tax applicability for all vendor payments across globe.
• Resolving employees and vendor queries
• Manage payable team training and personal development.
• Ensuring compliances, DOA approvers, supporting’s, Contracts / PO / EL, entity details on invoice, currency etc

Key Competencies:

• M.Com \ MBA (Finance) \ CA \ CMA
• 8-10 years’ work experience in Accounts Payable,
• Positive attitude, ability to take initiative and contribute to projects,
• Good communication skills
• Could work as lead coordinator.
• Proficient in PowerPoint presentations and MS Excel.
• Team management experience