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This Position reports to:
Deputy Delivery Manager- AccountsPayable
We are looking for a Team Lead in Accounts Payable at Global Business Services, the position holder will lead the activities for selected countries supported from the Hub locally. In this role, the vision is to establish and run an organization which is seen as a trusted partner to optimize corporate processes of ABB.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite
This role is contributing to the Finance Services business Accounts Payable division in Bangalore, India
You will be mainly accountable for
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Leadership & People Management - Conduct one-on-one meetings, provide feedback, and mentor team members for growth, Lead hiring, training, and performance appraisals for the AP team, Manage attendance, leave planning, and ensure adequate backup for all activities, Organize daily huddles and regular reviews to monitor process health and address issues.
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Operational Excellence - Ensure accurate processing of AP transactions and adherence to SLA/TAT timelines, Oversee month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries, Present dashboards with SLI & KPI reports to business users and drive improvements in Paid on Time (POT) metrics, Handle escalations, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement preventive measures, Manage new projects and process transitions from other business units to ABB GBS.
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Process Improvement & Compliance - Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives, Support implementation of best practices and harmonization across AP processes, Ensure compliance with ABB Group Accounting Standards, local GAAP, and internal controls, Lead internal control testing and documentation for financial reporting compliance.
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Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary point of contact for country heads and clients, ensuring service satisfaction, Manage customer queries and enhance customer experience through timely resolution, Analysis & Reporting, Perform transaction analysis, identify discrepancies, and ensure corrective actions, Deliver KPI/SLI reports and insights to stakeholders for decision-making, Utilize ERP tools (SAP, Oracle) and reporting platforms (Power BI) for data analysis and visualization.
Qualifications & Skills
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Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
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7–11 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
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Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools (Power BI).
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
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Proven experience in process improvement, compliance, and project management.
ABB Transport Zone limits
(GBS Transport Eligibility).
More about us:
ABB Finance is a trusted partner to the business and a world-class team who delivers forward-looking insights that drive sustainable long-term results and operates with the highest standards. We value people from diverse backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory. It has come to our attention that the name of ABB is being used for asking candidates to make payments for job opportunities (interviews, offers). ABB makes no such requests. All our open positions are made available on our career portal for all fitting the criteria to apply. ABB does not charge any fee whatsoever for recruitment process. Please do not make payments to any individuals / entities in connection to recruitment with ABB, even if is claimed that the money is refundable. ABB is not liable for such transactions. Location Division Publication Start Date For current open positions you can visit our career website https://global.abb/group/en/careers and apply. Please refer to detailed recruitment fraud caution notice using the link https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning
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