Role Purpose:
Responsible for the day-to-day validation of accounts payable invoices, Invoice Tracker management, Vendor Reconciliations, Vendor Payments and monthly AP closing activities.
Designation:
Specialist/ Senior Specialist -Forwarding Finance-Global Service Centre
Base Location:
Navi Mumbai
Reporting to:
Assistant Manager-Forwarding Finance-Global Service Centre
Key Role Responsibilities:
- Review and verify invoices for accuracy, appropriate approvals and adherence to company policies.
- Process payments for due invoices and prioritize urgent invoices, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
- Perform detailed reconciliations of accounts payable sub-ledgers with the general ledger.
- Address and resolve payment discrepancies, invoice disputes, or vendor queries efficiently.
- Generate reports on outstanding payables, payment schedules.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, tax regulations, and legal requirements in all accounts payable activities.
- Assist in maintaining records for audits and ensuring proper documentation.
- Assist in month/year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
- Publish Monthly/ weekly Aging and other reports of the zone that is supported.
- Identify and escalate unresolved discrepancies, anomalies, or process bottlenecks to the Team Lead/Manager for further investigation and resolution.
- Follow internal policies, procedures, and accounting controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and legal regulations, mitigating any potential financial risks.
- Participate in identifying opportunities for process improvement, contributing ideas to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce manual intervention.
- Actively engage in cross-functional training to build knowledge of the broader business functions, supporting collaboration and gaining insights into the overall customer experience and financial impact.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable, ensuring that all transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensure high-quality data entry and maintain the integrity of financial records, making sure that supplier accounts and transactions reflect the most accurate and current information.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
- Ability to work well in a team environment while also being able to handle individual tasks effectively.
- Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills to manage customer inquiries and resolve issues professionally.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Education & Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or a related field.
- Knowledge of accounting principles.
- Familiarity with accounting software and systems (e.g. Oracle).
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