Post: Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable (AP)
Location: Salt Lake , Sec-V, Kolkata
Experience: 3–5 Years
Industry Preference: Manufacturing
Qualification: B.Com / M.Com | CA Inter / CMA Inter
We are looking for a detail-oriented and result-driven Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable (AP) to manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function while ensuring timely GST and TDS reconciliations. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently handling critical finance operations and leading a team of 2–3 executives to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial closures.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Manage the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle.
- Verify vendor invoices with Purchase Orders (POs), Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), and approvals.
- Ensure timely booking of vendor invoices and expense provisions.
- Process vendor payments as per agreed credit terms.
- Perform periodic vendor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor vendor ageing and outstanding balances.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Stores, and other departments for invoice and payment-related matters.
- Maintain proper accounting and documentation of advances, debit notes, credit notes, and vendor adjustments.
GST Compliance & Reconciliation
- Perform monthly GST reconciliation between Books and GSTR-2B.
- Identify unmatched invoices and coordinate with vendors for corrections.
- Follow up with vendors for pending GST uploads.
- Ensure accurate Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims.
- Assist in GST return preparation and support assessments and audits.
- Prepare GST reconciliation schedules for statutory auditors.
TDS Compliance & Reconciliation
- Deduct TDS as per applicable statutory provisions.
- Reconcile TDS with books and the government portal.
- Ensure timely payment of TDS and statutory compliance.
- Support quarterly TDS return filing.
- Resolve vendor TDS mismatch and certificate-related queries.
Month-End Closing
- Complete AP book closure within defined timelines.
- Pass accruals and expense provisions.
- Reconcile AP control accounts.
- Prepare schedules for monthly MIS and audits.
- Support statutory, internal, GST, and tax audits.
Team Management
- Lead and supervise a team of 2–3 Accounts Payable Executives.
- Allocate work and monitor daily deliverables.
- Review accounting entries and reconciliations.
- Train and mentor team members on accounting processes and statutory compliance.
- Drive process improvements and ensure adherence to internal controls and SOPs.
Desired Skills
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes.
- Hands-on experience in GST reconciliation (Books vs GSTR-2B).
- Good understanding of TDS provisions and reconciliations.
- Sound accounting knowledge and understanding of Indian GAAP.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Data Validation).
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or similar.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- 5–6 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable and indirect taxation.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing company will be an added advantage.
- Experience handling high transaction volumes.
- Ability to work independently while effectively leading a small team.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process discipline.
- Experience of manufacturing industry only.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely AP book closure.
- Vendor payment adherence to due dates.
- GST reconciliation completion and ITC realization.
- Zero TDS statutory defaults.
- Timely vendor reconciliations.
- Reduction in ageing and unresolved vendor issues.
- Minimal audit observations related to AP, GST, and TDS.
- Accuracy and timeliness of month-end reporting.
Only interested and manufacturing candidates can share their resumes .
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹410,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
