Accounts Payable Manager

We at Pine Labs are looking for those who share our core belief - Every Day is Game Day. We bring our best selves to work each day to realize our mission of enriching the world through the power of digital commerce and financial services.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Manager – Accounts Payable to join our Finance team based in Noida.

This People Manager role is pivotal in managing end-to-end accounts payable processes including vendor master management, invoice processing, employee reimbursements, provisioning, and reconciliation activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in P2P cycles, financial reporting, cost control, and expense variance analysis. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payments, compliance with financial policies, and insightful reporting that supports business decision-making.

The responsibilities we entrust you with

1. Accounts Payable Operations • Manage the full spectrum of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and invoice approvals within defined SLAs. • Own vendor master management and ensure accurate and up-to-date information is maintained. • Oversee compliance in all payable activities and proactively address reconciliation gaps.

2. Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis • Track and analyze SG&A (Selling, General & Administrative) expenditures on a monthly basis. • Prepare expense reports and perform variance analysis to highlight deviations and risks. • Partner with stakeholders to ensure correct project/department cost allocations.

3. Provisioning & Reconciliation • Lead efficient provisioning practices for fixed assets, prepaids, and inventory. • Perform regular reconciliation of sub-ledgers vs GL and ensure timely

resolution of discrepancies. • Generate cost reconciliation reports and provide actionable financial insights.

4. Process Optimization & Controls • Identify opportunities for process automation and drive initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy. • Contribute to GL reviews and drive implementation of internal controls in expense management. • Monitor and control budget processes for P&L expense accounts.

5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement • Guide and mentor a small team, ensuring high motivation and performance levels. • Collaborate with business functions like Marketing, Admin, and Procurement to align expenses and reporting requirements. • Escalate issues proactively and build a collaborative, problem-solving work culture.

What matters in this role

Relevant work experience:

• 8–10 years of post-qualification experience in Accounts Payable and P2P processes, preferably in a mid to large-scale organization.

• Demonstrated expertise in expense variance analysis, provisioning, and cost reconciliation.

Qualifications:

• CA (Inter) / CWA (Inter) / M.Com or equivalent professional qualification.

Skills we’re looking for:

• Hands-on experience with SAP/Oracle Fusion ERP financial system.

• Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Detail-oriented, analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset.

What We Value in Our People

• You take the Shot: You decide fast and deliver right.

• You sign your work like an artist: You seek to learn and take pride in the work you do.

• You are the Sherpa: You take people along and act in the interest of Pine Labs.