Procure To Pay Team Lead

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

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Kolkata is seeking an experienced Procure to Pay Team Lead to oversee end-to-end payment processing and AP systems. You will lead a 20+ member team, coordinate with vendors, and ensure governance and SOX compliance across P2P processes.

The role requires strong Excel skills, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of domain experience in Procure to Pay and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of P2P processes, controls and governance.
• Experience managing large teams and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payment runs for vendors and employees.
• Validate payment proposals, invoices, approvals, and terms before release.
• Process payments via multiple methods (bank transfers, checks, wire).
• Manage SAP/Oracle AP modules and payment file generation.
• Coordinate with IT and banking partners for system issues.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies; ensure SOX compliance.
• Respond to vendor queries and collaborate with AP/Treasury/Procurement.
• Support month-end/year-end closes and seek process improvements.

Skills

P2P domain knowledge

Team management

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Customer governance

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance

15 years education (10+2+3)

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Role: Procure to Pay Team Lead

Skill: Procure to Pay

Overall Experience: 8 to 10 Years

Shift Timing: Aus/NZ

Location: Kolkata

Education:

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)
• Non-technical graduation in finance & accounts stream: B.com / M.com / MBA Finance
• Preferred Certifications: Lean / Six Sigma

Must Have Skills:

• Project management, customer management, team management, lean six sigma;P2P domain knowledge, P2P Tower leading experience, handled min 20 member team. Have experience in customer governance and management

Good To Have Skills:

• Should have good communication skills, high on energy and good analytical skills. Master's in Finance & Accounting or equivalent & Lean six sigma certification

Key Accountabilities:

• Payment Processing
• 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
• ERP & System Management
• 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
• Reconciliation & Controls
• 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
• Close Activities & Process Improvement
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to payment processing
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and payment automation

Other Requirements:

• Candidate should be ready to work in ANZ shift (2 AM to 12 PM)
• Should possess positive attitude to support the business
• Should be flexible for working hours
• Advance excel knowledge is mandatory
• 5 days work from office is mandatory