Role Purpose
The Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for managing all supplier payments, reconciliations, and financial obligations across company operations. This is a trust-sensitive role requiring strong attention to detail, financial accuracy, and disciplined follow-up to ensure supplier accounts remain fully reconciled and up to date at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Management
- Process and manage supplier invoices and payments accurately and within agreed timelines.
- Ensure all supplier accounts are updated with zero overdue balances wherever possible.
- Maintain proper records of all payable transactions in Tally accounting software.
- Supplier Reconciliation & Coordination
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Coordinate with Procurement and Operations teams to verify:
- LPOs
- GRNs
- Supplier invoices
- Maintain smooth communication with suppliers regarding payment schedules and account clarifications.
- Financial Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate financial documentation and supporting records for all transactions.
- Ensure proper filing and audit-ready documentation of supplier payments and reconciliations.
Reporting & Monitoring
- Prepare weekly and monthly accounts payable reports for management review.
- Monitor outstanding liabilities and flag payment risks or unusual transactions immediately.
- Support month-end closing and finance reporting activities.
Compliance & Confidentiality
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal controls.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of supplier and company financial information.
- Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Commerce
- Or related field
Professional certifications such as:
- ACCA
- CIMA
- Or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Operations within a reputable company.
- Strong practical experience using Tally accounting software is mandatory.
Skills Required
Technical / Functional Skills
- Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes.
- Supplier account management and reconciliation expertise.
- Timely and accurate payment processing capabilities.
- Strong proficiency in Tally accounting software.
- Invoice verification and approval coordination.
- Financial record keeping and documentation management.
Financial & Analytical Skills
- Exceptional mathematical ability with strong accuracy in handling financial data.
- Ability to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and payment risks.
- Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
- Communication & Relationship Management
- Professional supplier communication and correspondence handling.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to maintain positive supplier relationships while ensuring financial discipline.
Pay: ₹114,468.33 - ₹286,175.00 per month
Work Location: In person
