Job Description – Accounts Payable (AP) Executive (Global Capability Centre / Shared Services Environment)
Position Title: AP Executive – Global Shared Services
Department: Finance Shared Services (GCC)
Reporting To: AP Lead
Location: [GCC Location – Gurgaon]
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Summary
The AP Executive will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with global policies, maintaining high accuracy levels, and supporting month-end closure activities in a Shared Services / GCC environment.
The role requires working in a high-volume, SLA-driven setup while coordinating with global stakeholders across US/EU/APAC regions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Invoice Processing
Process PO and Non-PO invoices with 2-way / 3-way matching.
Verify invoice accuracy, tax compliance (GST/VAT/WHT), and approvals.
Ensure proper GL coding and cost center allocation.
Process credit notes and debit notes.
Maintain accurate documentation and audit trail.
2. Vendor Management
Perform vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Respond to vendor queries within defined SLAs.
Coordinate with procurement and business teams for invoice approvals.
Support vendor master data validation (as per control framework).
3. Payment Processing
Prepare payment proposals (NEFT/RTGS/ACH/Wire/SEPA).
Validate supporting documents before payment release.
Ensure compliance with payment authorization matrix.
Support treasury team during payment runs.
4. Month-End Close Support
Assist in AP ageing analysis.
Support accrual preparation for unbilled expenses.
Assist in intercompany reconciliations.
Provide schedules and documentation for audits.
5. Compliance & Controls
Ensure tax deductions (TDS/Withholding tax) are correctly applied.
Maintain compliance with internal finance policies.
Escalate control gaps or process deviations.
6. Process Improvement & Automation
Identify opportunities for process improvement.
Support implementation of automation tools (OCR, workflow).
Maintain updated SOP documentation.
Qualification & Experience
B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance)
2–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable
Experience in Shared Services / GCC preferred
Basic knowledge of GST, TDS, VAT, and withholding tax
Experience in high-volume transaction environment preferred
Technical Skills
ERP exposure (SAP preferred)
MS Excel
Key Competencies
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to meet SLAs and deadlines
Good communication skills (written & verbal)
Analytical and reconciliation ability
Ability to work across time zones
Process-oriented mindset