Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable Job ID: 402176

Kuku FM, Inc.; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 3,133,000 - 5,639,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKU FM, Inc. in the Philippines is seeking an Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable to own end-to-end AP operations, including vendor onboarding, invoicing, payments, and expense reimbursements.

You will ensure compliant processes and drive continuous improvement. You will lead a team of AP specialists, coordinate with procurement and accounting, implement automation, and maintain records to meet GST, tax and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have 4-5+ years of experience in full cycle procure-to-pay and related controls.
• Experience with vendor set-up, invoicing, payments, and AP compliance (GST, TDS).
• Knowledge of foreign payments documentation and cross-border payment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and guide a team of Accounts Payable specialists.
• Process and approve vendor invoices with timely cross-functional approvals.
• Oversee payment processing and AP query resolution.
• Ensure invoices meet GST and tax invoice standards; liaise with vendors on compliance.

Skills

Vendor onboarding

Invoicing

Payments

AP processes

GST & TDS compliance

Automation

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or CA-IPCC

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for an Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable to own the end-to-end AP process, including vendor onboarding, invoicing, payments, query resolution, and expense reimbursements. You will ensure the function runs smoothly, stays compliant, and continues to improve.

Your Job:

• Manage and guide a team of Accounts Payable specialists, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to company policy
• Process and approve vendor invoices, coordinating with cross-functional teams to secure timely approvals
• Oversee payment processing and resolve Accounts Payable queries
• Ensure invoices meet India tax requirements and proper tax invoice standards (GST); liaise directly with vendors on compliance where needed
• Partner with Procurement, Accounting, and IT to improve processes, drive automation initiatives, and strengthen information flow across teams
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to meet India Income tax , GST and statutory requirements

Who is the best fit?

• 4-5+ years of experience in increased responsibility in the full cycle procure to pay process, preferably with fast growing start ups.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable functions including vendor set-up, invoicing, payments, statutory deductions and compliance of TDS, GST etc.
• Understand documentation requirements of foreign payments and account / pay the same in line with the applicable laws
• Planning and executing monthly closure activities
• Strong skills in process controls, MS Office suite of applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and ERP systems (e.g Oracle; Net-suite).
• Experience with AP automation tools and process automation
• Problem-solver who can identify and resolve issues including the ability to execute on automation and process improvement projects
• Bachelor"s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent, CA-IPCC Passout

About KUKU

Founded in 2018, KUKU is India’s leading storytelling platform, offering a vast digital library of audio stories, short courses, and microdramas. KUKU aims to be India’s largest cultural exporter of stories, culture and history to the world with a firm belief in “Create In India, Create For The World”.

We deliver immersive entertainment and education through our OTT platforms: Kuku FM, Guru, Kuku TV, and more. With a mission to provide high-quality, personalized stories across genres—from entertainment and education to culture and history—KUKU continues to push boundaries and redefine India’s entertainment industry.

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