Deputy Manager Accounts

<h2>Process &amp; Operations Management</h2><ul>
<li>Manage end-to-end US/UK P2P operations, including invoice receipt, coding, 2-way/3-way matching, approvals, payment processing, and vendor reconciliations.</li>
<li>Ensure invoice processing Turnaround Time (TAT) and SLAs are consistently met.</li>
<li>Monitor daily workflows, backlogs, and month-end closing activities for AP.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements (US/UK).</li>
</ul><h2>Team Leadership</h2><ul>
<li>Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of 5–6 AP resources; allocate work and manage workload.</li>
<li>Define, track, and review KPIs for AP staff (accuracy, productivity, TAT, error rates, etc.) and conduct regular performance reviews.</li>
<li>Plan and deliver training for existing and new team members, including onboarding.</li>
</ul><h2>Process Excellence &amp; Documentation</h2><ul>
<li>Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs and process documentation for all AP processes.</li>
<li>Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities.</li>
</ul><h2>Stakeholder &amp; Escalation Management</h2><ul>
<li>Interact with internal stakeholders (procurement, business teams, treasury, auditors) and external vendors.</li>
<li>Manage and resolve escalations related to invoices, payments, and vendor queries in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Provide regular MIS, dashboards, and status reports to management.</li>
</ul><h2>Systems &amp; Reporting</h2><ul>
<li>Work extensively on SAP for AP transactions, reporting, and reconciliations.</li>
<li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><h2>Education: CA / M.Com / MBA (Finance)</h2><h2>Experience: 8–10 years in Accounts Payable</h2><h2>Must-Have Skills</h2><ul>
<li>Hands-on experience with<strong>SAP (mandatory)</strong>
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<li>Strong knowledge of US/UK P2P processes</li>
<li>Proven experience managing a team of 5–6 AP resources</li>
<li>Experience in drafting SOPs and defining KPIs</li>
<li>Track record of meeting invoice-processing TAT and SLAs</li>
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