Manager - Accounts Payable

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, approval workflows, and payment disbursements across all group entities in 15 countries.
• Ensure accurate AP ledgers across all subsidiaries and ensure timely settlement of vendor obligations globally.
• Coordinate payroll payouts across all applicable entities and countries in close collaboration with local HR Operations and regional HR teams.
• Review and deliver monthly employee cost analysis and reporting by country, entity, department, and cost Centre.
• Ensure timely withholding tax (WHT) computations and payments across applicable countries; reconcile tax challans/remittances with the general ledger and coordinate with local tax advisors where required.
• Handle GST, VAT, and indirect tax payments across all applicable jurisdictions; manage input tax credit reconciliation and ensure accuracy of periodic indirect tax returns filed in each country.
• Ensure accurate monthly cashflow statements consolidating AP, payroll, statutory, and operational outflows across all 15 subsidiaries.
• Own month-end reconciliation of all AP-related ledgers across every subsidiary — including vendor payables, accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, advances to employees, advances to vendors, and bank reconciliations in all operating currencies.
• Act as the primary owner for audit queries related to AP, payroll, indirect taxes, statutory payments, prepaid expenses, and advances -for both statutory audits at entity level and group-level internal audits across all 15 countries.

Requirements :

• 6–9 years of progressive responsibility in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or Controllership roles, with Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification Mandatory.
• Proven expertise in payroll accounting, statutory compliance, and indirect tax processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong command of ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite Oracle), including AP modules, payroll reconciliation, and multi-entity general ledger management.
•  Solid understanding of indirect taxes (GST, VAT, Sales Tax) and withholding tax, with exposure to APAC, EMEA, or Americas jurisdictions preferred.
• Familiarity with statutory payroll obligations (social security, pension, employment levies) across regions, along with experience in payroll tools, expense management platforms, and procurement systems.
•  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams under strict close deadlines with a strong sense of accountability.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities, coupled with meticulous attention to detail.