Lead Associate - Controllership & Finance

SummaryThe Lead Associate – Controllership & Finance (Senior Associate of Accounts Payable) will oversee the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, ensuring fiscal integrity and operational efficiency. Leveraging SAP and advanced analytical tools, the successful candidate will manage complex vendor ecosystems, drive month-end precision, and maintain rigorous internal controls. This role requires a blend of technical accounting expertise and a proactive approach to financial risk management.

Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Disbursement Management

• Strategic Invoice Governance: Oversee the digitization and processing of high-volume invoices, ensuring 100% compliance with tax regulations and internal procurement policies.
• SAP Workflow Optimization: Execute complex 3-way matching protocols and resolve invoice processing exceptions within SAP.
• Treasury Liaison: Coordinate domestic and international payment cycles to optimize cash flow and settlement timelines.Financial Reporting & Month-End Excellence
• Accrual Management: Lead the provisioning process by calculating and recording accurate month-end accruals for uninvoiced liabilities, ensuring minimal variance in financial statements.
• Closing Integrity: Drive the AP month-end calendar, ensuring all ledger entries, sub-ledger reconciliations, and intercompany settlements are finalized within corporate deadlines.
• Audit Readiness: Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails to support internal and external financial audits.Vendor Analytics & Reconciliation
• Integrity Assurance: Conduct systematic vendor statement reconciliations to identify and resolve ledger discrepancies, unapplied credits, and duplicate billings.
• Stakeholder Relations: Act as a senior point of contact for strategic vendors and internal departments, negotiating resolutions on disputed items and aged payables.Technical Profile & Qualifications
• Professional Experience: 3 to 4+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Corporate Accounting.
• ERP Proficiency: Power-user status in SAP ERP with a deep understanding of transaction codes (T-codes).
• Analytical Mastery: Expert-level MS Excel capabilities (Complex nesting, Power Query, and advanced data modeling) to interpret financial trends.
• Academic Background: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (UG/PG/CA preferred).
• Functional Expertise: * Profound knowledge of the P2P cycle and General Ledger (GL) impact.
• Strict adherence to internal controls (SOX compliance) and GAAP standards.
• Exceptional verbal and written business communication skills. Performance Benchmarks