Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Manager - F&O Manager - F&O1 Job Title: Senior Analyst – Accounts Payable (AP) Location Pune, India Department Finance & Accounting Reports To Manager / Director – Finance & Accounting Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Analyst – Accounts Payable to manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations. The role will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, accruals, employee reimbursements, payment support, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close activities while maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong AP process knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a fast-paced global environment. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Operations Manage end-to-end AP processing for Vendor CTC and Non-CTC invoices. Review, validate, and book vendor invoices in ERP systems ensuring compliance with company policies and approval workflows. Ensure accurate coding of invoices to appropriate GL accounts, cost centers, and projects. Monitor invoice aging and ensure timely processing to meet payment deadlines. Resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors for issue resolution. Accruals and Month-End Close Prepare and book monthly accruals for vendor expenses and other operating expenses. Perform accrual reversals and ensure proper expense recognition in accordance with accounting principles. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances. Ensure all AP-related activities are completed within close timelines. Employee Reimbursements Review and process employee expense reimbursement claims. Validate supporting documentation and policy compliance. Coordinate with employees and approvers to resolve discrepancies. Ensure timely reimbursement processing and reporting. Vendor Management Maintain vendor master records and support vendor onboarding activities. Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues. Respond to vendor inquiries related to invoices, payments, and account balances. Build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. Payments Support Support preparation and validation of payment runs. Ensure invoices are accurately processed for payment according to agreed payment terms. Assist treasury and finance teams in payment-related activities. Track and resolve payment exceptions and rejections. Controls, Compliance & Reporting Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements. Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations. Prepare AP-related reports, dashboards, and management metrics. Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Process Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives within AP processes. Participate in ERP enhancements, automation projects, and system testing activities. Document and update AP process SOPs and training materials. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field. CA Inter, CMA Inter, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification preferred. 5–8 years of experience in Accounts Payable and General Accounting. Strong understanding of AP processes, accrual accounting, and month-end close activities. Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar platforms. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis. Experience handling global AP operations is preferred. Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. Strong process orientation and control mindset. Ability to work independently and collaborate across cross-functional teams. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Invoice processing accuracy and turnaround time. Month-end close completion within timelines. Accrual accuracy and minimal audit adjustments. Employee reimbursement turnaround time. Vendor query resolution time. Reduction in aged invoices and outstanding reconciliations. Compliance with internal controls and audit requirements. Process improvement and automation contributions. Experience Level Mid Level