Team Leader - Accounts Payable

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Telangana; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Telangana, India, seeks a Team Leader - Accounts Payable to manage a busy AP group, ensuring timely and accurate vendor invoicing and payment cycles. The role combines people leadership with process execution in a high-volume finance environment.

You will train and motivate staff, allocate work, monitor performance against KPIs, and collaborate with internal partners such as facilities managers, project managers, and vendors to uphold service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; professional qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and internal controls.
• Experience supervising AP staff in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AP staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
• Assign workload, monitor productivity, and provide training.
• Ensure SLA commitments with onshore/offshore teams and perform KPI tracking.
• Lead process improvements and collaborate with facilities and project managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Accounting or professional qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.Job DescriptionTeam Leader - Accounts PayableWhat this job involves :Responsible for direct supervision of the accounts payable staff that is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoicesAssign work, solve workload problems, and ensure high productivity levels.Provide each A/P Specialist with the proper training, job skills, and job knowledge necessary to perform their jobs.Assess workloads to determine an equal distribution of the workload and identify when additional or less staff is requiredEnsure staff performance, motivation and development of the team and establish performance expectations and review the performance on a regular basisAbility to multi-task and work in a dynamic and fast paced environmentTeam player and yet able to work independentlyParticipate in ad hoc projects as and when requiredLead the AP team to fulfil customer expectationsSecondary responsibility will be to enter invoices in order to ensure vendor payment obligations are met in a timely and consistent mannerTrack Accounts Payable performance using Key Performance Indicators, such as: Check countInvoices/PO enteredOpen PO statusPercentage of ErrorSound like you? To apply you need to be:Degree in Accounting or relevant professional accountancy qualification8+ years of accounting experience in a corporate environment; with a minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experienceThis position must be able to interact effectively with both the internal and external client teams on a daily basis, especially Facility Managers, Project Managers, Finance staff and vendorsPerformance objectivesThe A/P Supervisor will be responsible for accounts payable activities in a high volume, energized environmentThis position will be completely responsible for Finance operations and will also have complete responsibility for directly working with the business, quality team to ensure continuous performance improvement and sharing best practices within the team and across functionsWide spectrum of duties including reporting, analysis, and reviews of controlsFulfil agreed SLAs with Onshore finance teamsImproved internal procedures and compliance with policiesKey skillsExceptional oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients as well as professionals within the department.Demonstrates professional leadership skills through effective work habits, attitude, inter-personal skills.Strong Excel skills.Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of managementDemonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple and changing prioritiesWhat you can expect from usYou’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.Keep your ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you...If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.About JLL –We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.