Deputy Manager Accounts

Process & Operations Management Manage end-to-end US/UK P2P operations, including invoice receipt, coding, 2-way/3-way matching, approvals, payment processing, and vendor reconciliations.

Ensure invoice processing Turnaround Time (TAT) and SLAs are consistently met.

Monitor daily workflows, backlogs, and month-end closing activities for AP.

Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements (US/UK).

Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of 5–6 AP resources; allocate work and manage workload.

Define, track, and review KPIs for AP staff (accuracy, productivity, TAT, error rates, etc.) and conduct regular performance reviews.

Plan and deliver training for existing and new team members, including onboarding.

Process Excellence & Documentation Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs and process documentation for all AP processes.

Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities.

Stakeholder & Escalation Management Interact with internal stakeholders (procurement, business teams, treasury, auditors) and external vendors.

Manage and resolve escalations related to invoices, payments, and vendor queries in a timely manner.

Provide regular MIS, dashboards, and status reports to management.

Systems & Reporting Work extensively on SAP for AP transactions, reporting, and reconciliations.

Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.

Requirements Education: CA / M.Com / MBA (Finance) Experience: 8–10 years in Accounts Payable Must-Have Skills Hands-on experience with SAP (mandatory) Strong knowledge of US/UK P2P processes Proven experience managing a team of 5–6 AP resources Experience in drafting SOPs and defining KPIs Track record of meeting invoice-processing TAT and SLAs