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Key Responsibilities:Oversee and manage the full Accounts Payable process, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, PO/GRN/Invoice matching, and ensuring timely reconciliation and payment approvals.Lead and manage the accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments.Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and relevant regulations.Ensure statutory compliance related to Accounts Payable, including: - Deduction and timely deposit of TDS on vendor payments. - Ensuring correct documentation for TDS returns and compliance filings.Collaborate with the internal purchase team to continuously improve credit terms and limits with vendors, ensuring favorable financial terms for the company.Monitor Accounts Payable aging and optimize cash flow management through timely vendor payments.Work with vendors to negotiate and review payment terms, credit limits, and discounts, ensuring prompt issue resolution.Review and approve payments, ensuring proper documentation and authorization are in place.Active participation in the month-end closing process, including journal entries, expense accruals, and General Ledger reconciliations.Ensure timely and accurate Blackline reconciliations (monthly and quarterly schedules) for AP and general ledger accounts.Continuously assess and improve accounts payable processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.Support audits by providing required documentation and resolving any audit-related inquiries.Streamline MSME vendors – ensure timely booking of invoices and maximize credit terms as per statutory compliance requirements.Perform analytical reviews of P&L and Balance Sheet with a focus on AP and working capital management.Maintain and update Internal Financial Controls (IFC), Risk Control Matrix (RCM), and process documentation.Oversee inter-company and inter-unit reconciliations related to Accounts Payable.Ensure accurate and compliant booking of segment and cost centre expenses.Lead process improvements in AP functions to strengthen controls and efficiency.Coordination with banks for clearing pending Bill of Entries and timely clearing of Import documents processing management system (IDPMS)Coordination with banks for end-to-end transactions and explore options for better products to improve working capital cycle. Qualification & Eligibility Criteria:Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–7 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing and multinational company (MNC) environment.Experience working with ERP systems, preferably QAD ERP.Expertise in HFM/OneStream for financial reporting.Strong knowledge of segmental reporting and statutory compliance.