Sr Associate, Accounts Payable

Ares Management LLC; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management LLC is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Leader to manage complex invoice processing, coding, and escalations in Mumbai. You will drive process improvements, own KPI reporting, and mentor a growing AP team.

Role requires 8–12 years in AP within finance or alternative investments, deep ERP knowledge (SAP/Oracle/Coupa), strong Excel and automation experience, and stakeholder collaboration across Procurement, Treasury, and accounting.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business or Accounting or equivalent required.
• 8–12 years Accounts Payable experience in finance/alt investment, with global invoicing.
• Solid knowledge of invoice processing systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
• Experience with automation tools and advanced Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Review and process complex invoice transactions with coding and controls.
• Monitor workloads and prioritize high-volume invoice processing.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams on invoice matters.
• Drive issue resolution by partnering with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, and Vendor Master.
• Analyze processing metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Support system implementations and transformation initiatives in AP operations.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure audit/compliance readiness.
• Coach and mentor team members on invoice processing and best practices.
• Develop and document SOPs; promote standardization and continuous improvement.
• Leverage automation to improve productivity and data quality.
• Prepare and present KPIs, backlog analysis, and performance updates to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Jira

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Review and process complex invoice transactions, coding, and exception handling while ensuring compliance with company policies and controls.
• Monitor daily workloads, prioritize critical requests, and ensure timely processing of high-volume invoices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams on invoice-related matters and escalations.
• Drive issue resolution by partnering with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, Vendor Master, and business stakeholders.
• Analyze processing metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and transformation initiatives related to Accounts Payable operations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Coach, train, and mentor team members on invoice processing, coding, systems, and best practices.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures while promoting process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Leverage automation and technology solutions to improve productivity, reduce manual effort, and enhance data quality.
• Prepare and present operational reports, KPIs, backlog analysis, and performance updates to management.

QUALIFICATION

Education

• University/College Degree required (Business or Accounting preferred)

Experience Required

• 8-12 years Accounts Payable experience in the finance/alt investment industry, global invoice processing and
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• Strong knowledge of invoice processing systems, ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Jira etc.), and automation
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Power Automate, or other automation
• Experience in handling escalations, stake holder management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify process gaps, and implement efficiency improvements.

General Requirements

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• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and organization.
• Resourceful and a strong problem solver capable of working autonomously.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and have a balance of analytical, technical and
• communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to evolving processes and new technologies.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify process gaps, and implement improvements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage escalations and drive operational efficiency.

Reporting Relationships

Vice President, Global Procurement & Payables