Assistant Accounts Payable Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the accounts payable team and processes, ensuring timely invoice processing and payments.
  
• Review and authorize high-value or critical vendor payments and reimbursements.
  
• Monitor AP aging and manage vendor relationships to ensure timely resolution of discrepancies and disputes.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws (GST, TDS) and accurate statutory filings.
  
• Coordinate with internal departments (procurement, operations, admin) to validate and approve invoices.
  
• Ensure proper documentation and filing for audits and internal controls.
  
• Support month-end and year-end closings, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
  
• Prepare MIS reports on payables, cash flow forecasts, and outstanding liabilities.
  
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the AP function.
  
• Liaise with banks and vendors for payment queries, online transactions, and documentation.
  
• Assist in internal, statutory, and tax audits by providing necessary documents and explanations.
  

Key Requirements:

• Education: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or CA (Inter).
  
• Experience: 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in accounts payable.
  
• Skills:
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, AP processes, and compliance (GST, TDS).
  
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
  
• Excellent command over MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and reporting tools.
  
• Strong interpersonal and vendor negotiation skills.
  
• Ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines.
  

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in a logistics, relocation, or service-based company.
  
• Analytical mindset with a process-improvement orientation.
  
• Strong ethics, attention to detail, and a collaborative attitude.