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Role at a glance
You will
Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for all business units serviced by the Shared Services center.
Establish and monitor process KPIs and SLAs, ensuring delivery against agreed targets.
Drive initiatives for cost efficiency, productivity, and service excellence.
Education
Bachelor's degree
Must-have skills
ERP SystemsPower BISAP S/4HANAVendor Management
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Job description
Location: Chennai, India
Req ID 89770 | GBS Chennai, India, ZF India Pvt. Ltd.
Job Description
What you can look forward as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead:
Strategic & Functional Leadership
Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for all business units serviced by the Shared Services center.
Align AP operations with company goals and global finance strategy.
Establish and monitor process KPIs and SLAs, ensuring delivery against agreed targets.
Drive initiatives for cost efficiency, productivity, and service excellence.
Operational Management
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, Scanning & Validation, payments, credit memos, and employee reimbursements.
Oversee the vendor master data management, PO/non-PO invoice handling, GR/IR clearing, and payment cycles.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations (e.g., TDS, GST), SOX/internal controls, and audit requirements.
Manage invoice holds, exceptions, and escalation queues efficiently.
Automation & Process Improvement
Identify and implement opportunities for automation (RPA, OCR, AI) and process simplification.
Champion the use of digital tools and dashboards for monitoring and decision-making.
Collaborate with IT and transformation teams to drive ERP enhancements and system improvements.
People Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of AP professionals, including team leads, Sr. Executives and Executives.
Foster a high-performance culture with strong ownership and continuous learning.
Manage resource allocation, training, succession planning, and team engagement.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders (procurement, business units, finance controllers).
Maintain strong relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely issue resolution and communication.
Lead or participate in governance meetings with business stakeholders and global finance teams.
Risk & Compliance
Ensure robust internal controls are in place and regularly reviewed.
Prepare for and support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Mitigate financial, reputational, and operational risks associated with payables processing.
Your profile as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead:
Qualified Accounts professional(BCOM/MCOM/MBA)
15-18 years in finance, with over 10 years in leadership roles within Accounts Payable in Shared Services or GBS environments.
In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay(P2P) processes, vendor management, and compliance.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, especially SAP (S/4HANA), and proficiency in data tools like Excel and Power BI. Strong capabilities in leading large teams, managing conflicts, and fostering high performance.
Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively while driving process excellence and automation.
Be part of our ZF team as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead and apply now!
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Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead
Chennai
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Full time
₹4.5L – ₹12L a year (estimate, typical for Accounting & Finance Jobs in India, 288 posts)
