Senior Executive Finance (Accounts Payable)

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference.
Whether in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks, and planes or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPGs deep engineering expertise makes the world safer, smarter, and more productive..
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Executive Accounts Payable to join our Finance team on a full-time basis:.
Position Description (A brief overview of the overall purpose of the position).
The Senior Executive is responsible for managing end to end the Accounts payable processes, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements across business units/regions.
This role is responsible for driving initiatives for process standardization, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives within Accounts payable function..
Major Responsibilities Accountabilities.
Supervise, mentor, and develop the AP team, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
Monitor the tasks allocation and manage team performance such as invoice processing time, payment accuracy, and issue resolution.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and intercompany transactions.
Identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance AP process efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control frameworks (SOX compliance).
Prepare and present AP performance reports, including metrics such as payment accuracy, invoice aging, and processing cycle times.
Optimize the use of ERP systems (QAD) and drive AP automation tools.
Sox Compliance..
Required to support the implementation of an upgraded ERP system for the Finance module.
Soft Skills.
Critical skills Attributes.
Good communication Presentation skills.
Courteous professional demeanor.
Accuracy and Time management.
Responsive proactive.
Critical thinking and decision making.
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Essential Competencies.
Strong knowledge of Accounting Principles.
Financial analytic skills.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance with respect to AP processes and management.
Managing mentoring teams.
Experience of working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Good To Have Competencies.
Must have worked in a shared service team.
Technical Competencies.
Experience in ERP environment (SAP, Oracle, QAD).
Excellent Excel skills.
Requirements.
Academic/Professional Education.
CA or CWA (Semi Qualified)/ MBA Finance.
Relevant Experience.
Candidate must have a minimum of 7 to 10 years' experience with at least 3 to 5 years in Finance shared services organization.