Accounts Payable Specialist_Pune

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Pune
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to manage end-to-end AP operations, supervise the AP team, ensure financial controls and compliance, and provide SAP process expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the complete Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice verification, accounting, approvals, payment processing, and reconciliations.
Supervise and guide the AP team, allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Ensure invoices are processed accurately in line with purchase orders, contracts, approval limits, and company policies.
Oversee vendor payments, resolve payment discrepancies, and respond to vendor queries.
Review vendor reconciliations, ageing reports, outstanding liabilities, and pending invoices.
Coordinate with procurement, finance, treasury, and business teams to resolve invoice and payment issues.
Ensure compliance with applicable tax requirements, internal controls, and accounting policies.
Support month-end and year-end closing, including accruals, reconciliations, and AP reporting.
Serve as the SAP process expert for AP operations, supporting troubleshooting, user guidance, and process improvements.
Maintain process documentation and support internal and external audits.
Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, reduce processing time, and strengthen controls.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
7–10 years of relevant Accounts Payable experience, including team supervision.
Strong hands-on knowledge of SAP, particularly AP processes within SAP FI and integration with MM.
Experience managing invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and financial closing activities.
Sound understanding of GST, TDS, and applicable AP compliance requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.\
Compensation: Best in the industry, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply: Share your updated CV at puja.bali@fastlink.co.in.

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