Associate Director- Accounts Payable

• Lead the Global Accounts Payable function, including the processing of vendor invoices with multiple channels of disbursement


• Focus on continuous improvement of processes, systems, teams and hiring to scale with Zscaler’s growth


• Build productive relationships with external vendors and internal business partners to ensure positive interactions, resolutions and outcomes of inquiries and issues. Collaborate with them to make necessary changes and improve processes


• Work closely with the procurement team to improve the efficiency of the procure-to-pay process and ensure all payment requirements are met


• Manage accounts payable month-end close process and accruals


• Maintain a strong internal control environment and support Zscaler’s SOX requirements. Oversees preparation and/or reviews reports in support of internal and external audits. Responsible for resolution of open items and root cause analysis with resolution. Ensures outside audits are compliant with contracts or regulations.


• Establish department goals and monitor key metrics. Provide regular analysis and reporting to management


• Lead continuous improvement, including processes, systems, and outside support targeted to improve department efficiencies thus reducing risk and cutting costs


• Directs activities to ensure systems and controls are in place as outlined in policy and procedure manuals. Meets established daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.


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  Resolves escalated internal and external stakeholders’ issues


• Directs team’s activities to ensure compliance with accounting principles and adhere with company policies


• Mentors, coaches, and develops employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, communication of policies and rules, and constructive discipline; builds morale and motivation.

• Chartered Accountant or Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent from a reputed institute, preferred


• Minimum of 10-15 years of accounts payable experience within a large company (Preferably MNC), minimum 5 years of experience in a accounts payable leadership role (Manager and above)


• Candidate with knowledge and experience in vendor contracts review, legal and indirect taxes aspects of accounts payable shall be preferred

Skills required:

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and anticipate the needs of the organization

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• Attention to detail, organized and thorough, with the desire for continuous improvement


• Knowledge of ERP systems and AP automation processes (Coupa, NetSuite, RPA, OCR etc.)


• Ability to lead and coach team members to increase skills, motivation and morale


• Excellent communication and customer service skills

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