Team Leader - Accounts Payable in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Team Leader - Accounts Payable based in India.

This is a leadership role overseeing accounts payable operations in a high-volume, fast-paced finance environment.
You will directly supervise an AP team responsible for accurate and timely vendor invoice processing and payment obligations.
The role combines people leadership, workload management, performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, and process improvement.
You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including finance teams, facility managers, project managers, and vendors.
A key focus will be maintaining service levels, strengthening controls, improving procedures, and driving continuous operational performance.
You will also contribute to team development by establishing expectations, coaching employees, and sharing best practices.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of critical finance operations while working collaboratively across functions and business teams.

• Directly supervise the accounts payable team responsible for timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
• Assign daily work and manage workloads to maintain balanced distribution and consistently high productivity.
• Assess resource requirements and identify when additional or reduced staffing may be needed to meet operational demands.
• Establish clear performance expectations and regularly review individual and team performance.
• Provide AP specialists with the training, knowledge, and job skills required to perform effectively.
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members while supporting their professional growth.
• Lead the AP team in meeting customer expectations and agreed service levels.
• Oversee high-volume accounts payable activities and ensure vendor payment obligations are fulfilled accurately and consistently.
• Personally process invoices when required to support operational continuity and timely payments.
• Monitor AP performance using key performance indicators such as check counts, invoices and purchase orders entered, open PO status, and error percentages.
• Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, and accuracy.
• Ensure agreed SLAs are consistently met in collaboration with onshore finance teams.
• Review and strengthen internal procedures, controls, and compliance with applicable policies.
• Work with business and quality teams to drive continuous performance improvement and share best practices across teams and functions.
• Prepare and contribute to operational reporting, analysis, and control reviews.
• Participate in ad hoc finance and process improvement projects as required.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including facility managers, project managers, finance professionals, and vendors.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining service quality and operational accuracy.
• Promote a collaborative team culture while demonstrating the ability to work independently when required.

• Degree in Accounting or a relevant professional accountancy qualification.
• 8+ years of accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable operations, invoice processing, vendor payments, and finance controls.
• Experience working in a high-volume accounts payable environment with multiple and changing priorities.
• Strong ability to manage workloads, allocate resources, monitor productivity, and maintain operational performance.
• Proven experience managing, coaching, training, and developing finance or accounts payable professionals.
• Strong knowledge of performance measurement and KPI tracking within finance operations.
• Experience working with SLAs, operational reporting, process reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and performance tracking.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on identifying process improvements and resolving operational issues.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across different teams and management levels.
• Demonstrated professional leadership through effective work habits, accountability, attitude, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance teams, business stakeholders, project teams, facility managers, and vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Ability to remain organized and effective under pressure while managing multiple and changing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing actively as a team player.
• Willingness to participate in ad hoc projects and broader finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.

• Remote work opportunity in Hyderabad, India.
• 40-hour scheduled work week.
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated accounts payable team within a high-volume finance operation.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with finance, business, quality, project, and operational teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, process optimization, and best-practice sharing.
• Scope for professional growth through people leadership, operational ownership, reporting, and finance process management.
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork and professional development.
• Opportunity to work in a global, cross-functional environment with exposure to diverse stakeholders.
• Supportive environment focused on helping employees develop meaningful careers and grow their capabilities.