Senior Specialist - MCA (Accounts Payable)

Arcesium LLC; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 10,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial technology firm is seeking a Senior Specialist - Accounts Payable in Hyderabad. The role involves managing the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices for multiple regions including compliance with VAT and local accounting standards. Ideal candidates should have an MBA in Finance or a bachelor's degree in accounting, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience in a global setting. Strong vendor management and communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to influence and streamline crucial financial processes within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a multi-region/global environment.
• Strong understanding of AP principles, 3-way matching, and vendor lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of VAT and regional tax implications (UK & Portugal).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of vendor invoices for multiple regions.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment processing via different methods.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals and reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts Payable principles

Vendor management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA in Finance or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle Fusion or similar)

Job description

Senior Specialist - MCA (Accounts Payable)

Arcesium is a global financial technology firm that solves complex data-driven challenges faced by some of the world’s most sophisticated financial institutions. We constantly innovate our platform and capabilities to meet tomorrow’s challenges, anticipate the risks our clients encounter, and design advanced solutions to help our clients achieve transformational business outcomes.

Financial technology is a high-growth industry as change and innovation continue to disrupt the status-quo and prompt major transformation. Arcesium is at a particularly interesting time in our own growth as we look to leverage our successfully established market position and expand operations in pursuit of strategic new business opportunities. We value intellectual curiosity, proactive ownership, and collaboration with colleagues, and we empower you to meaningfully contribute from day one and accelerate your professional development.

We are looking for a Senior Specialist Accounts Payable to join our Management Company Accounting group (Hyderabad/Bengaluru). This group is responsible for legal entity book-keeping; financial reporting; federal, local and state tax compliances for our group entity Arcesium LLC which is domiciled in the US.

What You’ll do:

• Manage end-to-end processing of vendor invoices for US, UK, Portugal and any other new regions.
• Verify purchase orders, goods receipts, and contract terms before posting.
• Ensure accuracy in GL coding, cost center allocation, and approval workflows.
• Monitor AP mailbox and ensure adherence to SLA for all invoice submissions.
• Prepare weekly/bi-weekly payment runs in accordance with schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment processing via ACH, wire transfer, and international payments.
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve open items.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and country-specific tax requirements, including VAT for UK & Portugal.
• Maintain accurate AP documentation for internal and external audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors across the 3 regions.
• Respond to vendor queries, payment status requests, and dispute resolutions.
• Support month-end activities: accruals, AP aging analysis and reconciliations.
• Prepare AP dashboards and region-wise metrics on invoice volumes, processing efficiency, and payment trends.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of AP processes across US, UK, and Portugal.
• Propose automation opportunities.
• Maintain and update SOPs for all AP activities.

What You need:

• MBA in Finance or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a multi-region/global environment.
• Strong understanding of AP principles, 3‑way matching, and vendor lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of VAT and regional tax implications (UK & Portugal).
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion or similar).
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced close environment.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

Arcesium and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. Note that for us, this is more than just legal boilerplate. We are genuinely committed to these principles, which form an important part of our corporate culture, and are eager to hear from all qualified individuals.