Accounts Payable Lead

Job description

**Department:** Accounts & Finance **Location:** Gurgaon **Company:** Devyani International Limited **Role Summary** Responsible for managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including vendor invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, rent & utility accounting, lease accounting support, GST/TDS compliance, and AP controls. **Key Responsibilities** - Manage end-to-end AP operations, including invoice verification, accounting and timely payments. - Handle vendor/landlord reconciliation, invoice discrepancies and vendor queries. - Manage rent, utility and operational payments and AP ageing. - Support lease accounting, month-end/year-end closing, GST & TDS compliance. - Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOPs and approval processes. - Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team and ensure timely deliverables. - Drive AP automation through SAP FI / Ariba / S4 HANA, VIMS, Vendor Portal and automated invoice approval workflows. - Drive process improvements, standardization and efficiency across AP operations. - Prepare AP MIS, ageing reports and payment-related reports for management. **Qualification & Experience** - B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) - 5-8 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable / Vendor Management / Financial Accounting. - Strong experience in high-volume invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, rent & utility payments and statutory compliance. - Hands-on experience with SAP FI / Ariba / S4 HANA and AP automation tools. - Experience in Retail, QSR, Hospitality, FMCG or multi-location organizations preferred. - Strong team handling, stakeholder management and analytical skills.