Senior Associate - Accounts Payable

WNS Global Services Pvt Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

WNS Global Services Pvt Ltd in Gurgaon is seeking a Senior Associate - Accounts Payable for the UK shift (1 PM to 10 PM). The role involves end-to-end AP processing, invoice validation, vendor payments, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with SOX and internal controls.

The candidate should have a B.Com/Finance degree with 2–5 years in AP or Finance Operations, and hands-on experience with SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft/Dynamics. Excellent Excel and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Dynamics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and within agreed turnaround times.
• Prepare and execute payment runs including wire transfers, ACH, checks, and direct debits.
• Reconcile vendor statements and AP aging reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Tax, Treasury, and General Ledger teams for issue resolution.

Skills

Accounts Payable

ERP knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

B.Com / Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Dynamics

Job description

Senior Associate - Accounts Payable - UK Shift( 1PM to 10 PM) - Gurgaon

Company Description WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence – WNS’ core differentiator – with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.

Job Description

Job Summary : Responsible for managing end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role requires strong attention to detail, stakeholder management, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices accurately and within agreed turnaround times. Perform invoice validation, coding, and posting in ERP systems. Manage vendor master data creation and maintenance.Prepare and execute payment runs including wire transfers, ACH, checks, and direct debits. Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related queries.Reconcile vendor statements and AP aging reports. Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies. Coordinate with Procurement, Tax, Treasury, and General Ledger teams for issue resolution.Support month-end and year-end close activities. Monitor AP inboxes and respond to vendor and business stakeholder queries.Track KPIs, SLAs, and maintain process documentation.Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field.2-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations.Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Dynamics.Good understanding of invoice processing, payment cycles, and vendor management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience working in a shared services/BPO environment.Knowledge of VAT/GST and withholding tax requirements.Familiarity with Concur, Ariba, Coupa, or other AP tools.Experience in process transitions, SOP preparation, and audit support.

Qualifications B Com Experience Level Mid Level