Req ID 89770 | GBS Chennai, India, ZF India Pvt. Ltd. Job Description What you can look forward as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA): Strategic & Functional Leadership • Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for all business units serviced by the Shared Services center. • Align AP operations with company goals and global finance strategy. • Establish and monitor process KPIs and SLAs, ensuring delivery against agreed targets. • Drive initiatives for cost efficiency, productivity, and service excellence. Operational Management • Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, Scanning & Validation, payments, credit memos, and employee reimbursements. • Oversee the vendor master data management, PO/non-PO invoice handling, GR/IR clearing, and payment cycles. • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations (e.g., TDS, GST), SOX/internal controls, and audit requirements. • Manage invoice holds, exceptions, and escalation queues efficiently. Automation & Process Improvement • Identify and implement opportunities for automation (RPA, OCR, AI) and process simplification. • Champion the use of digital tools and dashboards for monitoring and decision-making. • Collaborate with IT and transformation teams to drive ERP enhancements and system improvements. People Leadership • Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of AP professionals, including team leads, Sr. Executives and Executives. • Foster a high-performance culture with strong ownership and continuous learning. • Manage resource allocation, training, succession planning, and team engagement. Stakeholder & Vendor Management • Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders (procurement, business units, finance controllers). • Maintain strong relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely issue resolution and communication. • Lead or participate in governance meetings with business stakeholders and global finance teams. Risk & Compliance • Ensure robust internal controls are in place and regularly reviewed. • Prepare for and support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses. • Mitigate financial, reputational, and operational risks associated with payables processing. Your profile as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA): • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) • 15-18 years in finance, with over 10 years in leadership roles within Accounts Payable in Shared Services or GBS environments. • In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay(P2P) processes, vendor management, and compliance. • Hands-on experience with ERP systems, especially SAP (S/4HANA), and proficiency in data tools like Excel and Power BI. Strong capabilities in leading large teams, managing conflicts, and fostering high performance. • Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively while driving process excellence and automation. Be part of our ZF team as Assistant General Manager- Accounts Payable Lead( CA/CMA) and apply now! Contact Veerabrahmam Darukumalli