Team Lead – Accounts Payable

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport facility within ABB zone

Job summary

ABB Finance in Bengaluru seeks a Team Lead in Accounts Payable to lead activities for selected countries from the HUB; manage AP operations, close cycles, and deliver KPI dashboards.

You will mentor the AP team, drive process improvements, ensure compliance with standards, and use SAP/Oracle and Power BI for data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• 7–11 years in Accounts Payable with leadership exposure.
• Strong experience with SAP or Oracle and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP activities for selected countries from the ABB GBS hub.
• Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Present KPI/SLI dashboards and drive improvements in POT metrics.
• Mentor team, manage hiring, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

People leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Deputy Delivery Manager- AccountsPayable

We are looking for a Team Lead in Accounts Payable at Global Business Services, the position holder will lead the activities for selected countries supported from the Hub locally. In this role, the vision is to establish and run an organization which is seen as a trusted partner to optimize corporate processes of ABB.

This role is contributing to the Finance Services business Accounts Payable division in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Leadership & People Management - Conduct one-on-one meetings, provide feedback, and mentor team members for growth, Lead hiring, training, and performance appraisals for the AP team, Manage attendance, leave planning, and ensure adequate backup for all activities, Organize daily huddles and regular reviews to monitor process health and address issues.
• Operational Excellence - Ensure accurate processing of AP transactions and adherence to SLA/TAT timelines, Oversee month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries, Present dashboards with SLI & KPI reports to business users and drive improvements in Paid on Time (POT) metrics, Handle escalations, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement preventive measures, Manage new projects and process transitions from other business units to ABB GBS.
• Process Improvement & Compliance - Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives, Support implementation of best practices and harmonization across AP processes, Ensure compliance with ABB Group Accounting Standards, local GAAP, and internal controls, Lead internal control testing and documentation for financial reporting compliance.
• Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary point of contact for country heads and clients, ensuring service satisfaction, Manage customer queries and enhance customer experience through timely resolution, Analysis & Reporting, Perform transaction analysis, identify discrepancies, and ensure corrective actions, Deliver KPI/SLI reports and insights to stakeholders for decision-making, Utilize ERP tools (SAP, Oracle) and reporting platforms (Power BI) for data analysis and visualization.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 7–11 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools (Power BI).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Proven experience in process improvement, compliance, and project management.

ABB Transport Zone limits

• Kindly note that ABB provides transportation facilities only to employees residing within the designated ABB Transport Zone. Please verify whether your current location falls within the serviceable area by using the link below.

(GBS Transport Eligibility).

More about us

ABB Finance is a trusted partner to the business and a world-class team who delivers forward-looking insights that drive sustainable long-term results and operates with the highest standards. We value people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.