Job Summary
Brief Description
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Position: Manager - Accounts Payable
Location: Trivandrum
Type: Full-time/WFO role
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly driven and process-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to lead and scale our AP function. This role will be responsible for managing high-value vendor payments, strengthening financial controls, driving automation, and building a world-class AP team.
You will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and cash flow visibility across the organization while partnering closely with Procurement, Treasury, Audit, and Business teams.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. AP Operations & Financial Control
Own end-to-end Accounts Payable operations including invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Manage high-value and high-volume payables across multiple vendors, geographies, and business units.
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payments aligned with company cash-flow strategy.
Maintain strong internal controls to prevent duplicate, incorrect, or fraudulent payments.
Ensure GST, TDS, withholding tax, and statutory compliance on all vendor payments.
2. Team Leadership & Performance
Lead and mentor a team of ~5 AP professionals across invoice processing, vendor management, and reconciliations.
Set clear performance metrics (TAT, accuracy, backlog, ageing, compliance).
Build a high-ownership culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure cross-training and operational continuity across the team.
3. Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary escalation point for key vendors and internal stakeholders.
Resolve complex payment issues, disputes, and reconciliation gaps.
Maintain strong relationships with Procurement, Legal, Treasury, and Business teams to ensure smooth procure-to-pay operations.
Drive vendor communication standards, ageing clarity, and service-level expectations.
4. Process Excellence & Automation
Identify inefficiencies, leakages, and manual dependencies in the AP process and drive automation initiatives.
Lead implementation and improvement of AP systems, workflows, and invoice automation tools.
Standardize approval flows, documentation, and audit trails.
Reduce cycle time, improve straight-through processing, and enhance reporting visibility.
5. Reporting, Audit & Governance
Own AP ageing, accruals, vendor balances, and month-end closure accuracy.
Support internal and statutory audits with complete documentation and control compliance.
Provide management with clear insights on payables, working capital, and risk areas.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory frameworks.
Preferred Skills
Must-Have
- 8–10 years of experience in Finance with strong depth in Accounts Payable operations.
- Qualified CA / ICWA / CFA.
- Proven experience managing large AP volumes and high-value payables.
- Hands-on experience managing and scaling an AP team of ~5 people.
- Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, vendor compliance, and statutory payment requirements.
- Experience driving process improvements and AP automation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience in a high-growth, multi-entity, or fast-paced business environment.
- Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
- Prior experience in shared services, global payables, or complex vendor ecosystems
Why you will love working with us?
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Opportunity to work for the #1 Auto Super app in the US.
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across 10+ million users.
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Dynamic, fast-paced, and innovation-driven work culture.
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Clear pathways for career growth in a rapidly scaling technology company.
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Competitive compensation.
Apply Here: https://waydot.greythr.com/hire/jobs/accounts-payable-ap-manager