Accounts Payable Lead

Job Description

Shifts starts at 11/11:30 am and 5 days working from office

Basic Function

Lead and oversee the shared services functions within the Finance department, including accounts payable and employee claim processing. This individual will ensure the efficient execution of financial processes, optimize operations for cost-effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement. The role involves strategic leadership, process automation, and managing the team's performance while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the end-to-end Global Accounts Payable (AP/ I2P) and Employee claim reimbursement (T&E) for EXL Shared Services.
• Month-end/year-end close processes.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals,
• Collaborate with Sr leadership to define and execute long-term strategy,
• Ensuring that SLAs and KPIs are met consistently,
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process automation across operations
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, PowerPoint and
• Expert knowledge of Oracle R12/Fusion is must
• Team handling - Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals within the shared services group
• Implement training programs and career development opportunities to enhance team capabilities
• Compliance and Risk management - Conduct regular audits and reviews of financial processes to identify and resolve discrepancies or inefficiencies.
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Reporting & Analysis - Analyze financial data and reports to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for optimization

Primary Internal and External Interactions

• Act as the primary point of contact for Internal stakeholders (e.g., Business, HR, Technology) and External stakeholders (e.g. Auditors, Service providers) regarding shared services activities.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and work closely with the broader finance team to ensure integration and alignment with corporate financial strategies.

Skills

• Technical Skills Oracle R12 and Fusion experience is required
• Excellent project management abilities and a proven track record of implementing improvements and managing change.
• Process Specific Skills Deep understanding of P2P, Financial reporting, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Soft skills (Desired) Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Soft Skills (Minimum) Very good oral and written communication

Education Requirements Bachelors degree or above in Accounting/Finance or related discipline/MBA /CA /CWA /CFA

Work Experience Requirements

• 12 + years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or shared services, with at least 4-5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale finance operations for diversified geographies, ideally within a shared services environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Occasional travel may be required, depending on the organization's needs.