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About the jobAbout us/Company overview:PEP is a dynamic personal care company that proudly houses two innovative brands – mCaffeine & Hyphen. With a passion for creating high-performance, conscious, and consumer-loved products, we are redefining the way personal care is experienced. While mCaffeine is India’s first caffeinated personal care brand, loved for its energizing and playful approach, Hyphen is built on the philosophy of simplifying skincare through science-backed formulations. Together, our brands reflect PEP’s mission to deliver quality, creativity, and care to millions of consumers. We believe in Confidence over all skin & body biases.Come, join the pack!Job Description: Accounts Payable Manager / LeadTeam Management- Oversee daily operations of the accounts payable department, including assigning and monitoring workloads. - Train, mentor, and develop team members to enhance performance and skill growth. - Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback. - Address employee relations issues and support a positive team environment.Process Improvement- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounts payable processes. - Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and control. - Develop, document, and maintain clear accounts payable procedures and workflows.Vendor Management- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors. - Resolve vendor inquiries, discrepancies, and disputes in a timely manner. - Establish, update, and maintain accurate vendor master data and records.Financial Control & Invoice Management- Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices. - Manage and review invoice entry and approval workflows to ensure compliance and timeliness. - Review and approve invoices for payment. - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies. - Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. - Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.Tax & Regulatory Knowledge- Possess working knowledge of TDS and GST implications related to purchases and expenses. - Ensure correct tax application, deductions, and compliance in accounts payable transactions.Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax laws, and company policies. - Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices. - Conduct internal reviews and audits to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.Experience- Minimum 7–8 years of experience in Accounts Payable, handling end-to-end AP operations. - Proven experience across all core AP functions including invoice processing, vendor management, reconciliations, payments, compliance, and month-end/year-end closing. - Experience managing and developing an accounts payable team. - Experience in D2C, Beauty, Cosmetics, or Personal Care industry will be an added advantage.Technical & Functional Skills- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and controls. - Working knowledge of TDS and GST implications on p urchases and expenses. - Experience in process improvement, automation, and SOP development. - Ability to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in AP operationsEducation / Qualification- Postgraduate degree / MBA in Finance or equivalent qualification.