- Professional
- Bureau à Pune
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented AP/AR Team Leader to oversee and support a small offshore team responsible for global accounts payable and receivable processes. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of financial transactions across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, process-driven, and experienced in leading teams.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Oversight
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of 2 AP/AR specialists based in India.
- Monitor daily workloads, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and receipts.
- Conduct regular team check-ins, performance reviews, and provide coaching and development opportunities.
Accounts Payable
- Oversee end-to-end AP processes including invoice validation, approvals, loading payment runs, verification calls and vendor management.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and global payment policies.
- Resolve escalated vendor queries and discrepancies in a timely manner.
Accounts Receivable
- Supervise AR activities including billing, cash application, credit control, and customer account reconciliation. Support the UK based function as required.
- Support timely collection of outstanding receivables and manage customer communications.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to resolve billing disputes and improve DSO.
Process & Compliance
- Drive process improvements and standardisation across global AP/AR operations.
- Ensure adherence to audit controls and company policies.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as the primary point of contact between the offshore team and the Global Transactional team.
- Collaborate with wider team to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Provide regular updates and reporting to senior finance leadership
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 3 years’ experience in a similar role would be advantageous
- Experience of systems such as Microsoft Business Central, Finance and Operations and Coupa
