Manager - Accounts Payable

Manager
Role Overview
Designation Title: Manager - Accounts Payable
Department: Finance & Accounts
Business Unit: Arvind GCC
Group Company: Arvind Global Capability Centre Pvt Limited
Location: Ahmedabad
Work Mode: Onsite
About Arvind Global Capability Centre Pvt Limited
Arvind GCC is a new-age, technology-enabled capability centre being built to power the next chapter of growth for the Arvind Group. Going beyond the traditional shared-services model, the GCC will bring together exceptional talent, technology, and operational excellence to enable businesses across the Arvind ecosystem.
As a new-age organization within the Arvind ecosystem, the GCC brings together global talent, contemporary technology, and a culture of innovation and collaboration. It offers an opportunity to work on meaningful, enterprise-scale challenges while helping shape the capabilities, culture, and future of a GCC being built for long-term impact.
Role Summary
You will join Arvind GCC as Manager – Accounts Payable, based in Ahmedabad, and be responsible for leading end-to-end Invoice-to-Pay operations.
Own the stabilization and steady-state performance of centralized Accounts Payable processes in a GCC environment.
Drive a control-focused, digital-first operating model with strong emphasis on process standardization, compliance, automation, and continuous improvement.
Act as the functional lead for AP operations, including invoice processing, payments, T&E, vendor queries, and stakeholder management with Procurement.
Support business continuity, audit readiness, and transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA migration support where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage the Accounts Payable team, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture.
Oversee end-to-end Invoice-to-Pay operations, including invoice processing, invoice matching, payment processing, T&E, and vendor query resolution.
Partner with Procurement stakeholders on process alignment and governance touchpoints related to invoices and payments.
Drive stabilization and continuous improvement of AP processes within the centralized GCC operating model.
Establish, monitor, and report on key operational KPIs and SLAs such as invoice turnaround time, payment accuracy, aging, first-pass yield, and duplicate payment prevention.
Act as the primary escalation point for critical vendor disputes, payment holds, and complex AP issues.
Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with Indian statutory requirements, including GST and TDS, across AP transactions and month-end close activities.
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual touchpoints through automation, workflow redesign, OCR, and vendor portal adoption.
Serve as the AP functional SME for SAP S/4HANA migration activities, including process blueprinting, UAT, and stabilization support.
Maintain comprehensive process documentation and ensure standardized SOPs are developed, updated, and followed consistently.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Procurement, Corporate Finance, auditors, and IT teams, to support operational and transformation priorities.
Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support succession planning within the AP team.
Must-Have Skills
8-15 years of experience in Accounts Payable / Invoice-to-Pay operations.
CA / CMA / MBA Finance or equivalent advanced qualification.
Strong experience in a shared services center or GCC environment.
Hands-on knowledge of SAP ECC FI/MM and AP process integration touchpoints.
Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards and statutory compliances, including GST and TDS.
Proven leade

Experience
7 - 13 Years

Employment type
Full Time

Work arrangement
No