Senior Specialist - Accounts Payable (AP)

Protiviti India; Cyber City; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti India is seeking a Senior Specialist - Accounts Payable (AP) in Gurugram, India. The role requires 4–7 years of AP experience and strong ERP knowledge to process vendor invoices, perform 3-way matching, and manage vendor queries.

The candidate will execute payments, reconcile ledgers, support month-end close, and assist audits. Strong Excel, analytical skills, and effective communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years experience in AP and vendor invoicing.
• GST/TDS and invoice compliance knowledge.
• Experience with major ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/Dynamics).
• Advanced Excel skills with Pivot Tables and lookups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately within SLA timelines.
• Perform 3-way matching (PO, Invoice, GRN) and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage vendor queries and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Execute payment runs and ensure internal controls compliance.
• Reconcile AP ledgers and month-end closing activities.
• Support audits with documentation and explanations.
• Identify process improvements and drive automation initiatives.
• Track AP metrics and KPIs to ensure performance.

Skills

P2P / AP process

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Discrepancy resolution

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Title: Senior Specialist - Accounts Payable (AP)

Experience: 4-7 years

Location: Gurugram, India

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and within SLA timelines.
• Perform 3-way matching (PO, Invoice, GRN) and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage vendor queries and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Execute payment runs and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Reconcile AP ledgers, vendor accounts, and month-end closing activities.
• Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive automation initiatives.
• Track AP metrics and ensure adherence to KPIs.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Accounts Payable processes.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Dynamics.
• Knowledge of GST/TDS and invoice compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commerce graduate (B.Com/M.Com/MBA Finance preferred).
• Certification in Finance, Accounting, or ERP systems is an advantage