Accounts Payable Manager

oversee daily accounting operations, including managing the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing

ensure timely and accurate processing of payments (vendor payments, taxes) and adherence to internal control standards

establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring effective dispute resolution and favorable terms

manage treasury functions, including cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital optimization

ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including TDS, GST, MSME Act, and Companies Act, and coordinate with auditors during internal and external audits

develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets

prepare and publish AP-related reports (e.g., cash flow forecasting, aging analysis)

collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product team, sales team, collection team, Admin team) to ensure financial alignment with business operations

prepare, analyze, and present financial reports to senior management, including cash flow projections and variance analysis

lead initiatives to improve financial systems and processes, leveraging automation tools. Optimize the AP workflow through automation, process improvements, and implementation of best practices

monitor and manage banking relationships

manage vendor onboarding and master vendor data maintenance, ensuring data accuracy

manage and mentor a team of AP specialists, providing training and performance feedback

Chartered Accountant with 4-7 years of experience

deep understanding of Indian statutory regulations (TDS, GST, MSME Act, Companies Act)

proven track record of process improvement and automation in AP

strong knowledge of treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and working capital optimization

experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and managing audits

good communication and interpersonal skills to articulate and collaborate across departments