Senior Manager - AP

Job Description:

Role Summary: The Sr. Manager - AP will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end Accounts Payable activities using accounting software R365, including accurate journal postings, reconciliations, in compliance with company policies and accounting standards, supporting audit and financial reporting requirements. Accounts Payable Background, with experience in end-to-end AP, procurement, vendor management/settlement, reconciliations, and Vendor master creation, understand the system integrations, preferably worked in AP role for US restaurant industry.

Key Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in US Shift/PST hours (6.30 PM to 3.30 AM IST).
• 8–10 years of strong, hands-on experience in end-to-end Accounts Payable
• Prior experience in team handling or acting as a process SME
• Experience in Restaurant365 (R365) preferred; otherwise, high learning agility for system adoption
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and strong analytical capability
• Experience working directly with senior stakeholders (CFO-level interactions, reporting, and presentations)
• Willingness to relocate to Hyderabad (if not already based there)

Key Responsibilities:

AP Operations & Invoice Management:

• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices
• Drive adherence to 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way matching processes
• Resolve discrepancies proactively and ensure minimal delays

Vendor Management & Settlements:

• Manage vendor relationships and act as escalation point for issue resolution
• Ensure timely payments and effective handling of vendor queries
• Oversee vendor master creation and governance

Reconciliation & Compliance:

• Lead monthly AP reconciliations, including vendor statement reconciliations
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls
• Monitor bank and inventory-related AP processes

Stakeholder Management & Reporting:

• Collaborate closely with client CFO and leadership teams
• Deliver dashboards, MIS reports, and actionable insights
• Present financial analysis and process updates to stakeholders

Process Excellence & Team Leadership:

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Establish best practices and SOPs for AP operations
• Mentor and guide team members to enhance performance and capability

Record keeping & Systems:

• Ensure accurate financial records and documentation within Restaurant365
• Drive understanding of system integrations across AP and procurement

Educational Qualifications: BCOM / MCOM/ MBA/ CA / CA Inter

Work Experience:

• 8-10 years Accounts Payable Background, preferably having experience in end-to-end AP, procurement, vendor management and Vendor master creation.
• Experience to perform vendor statement recons too and understand the system integrations.
• Strong knowledge of 2 way, 3 way & 4 way matches, bank reconciliation & inventory process.
• Should have working experience for Restaurant Industry on R-365 accounting software. 
• Prior work experience in MNC & matrix organization.
• Excellent english communication & Interpersonal skills

Work Environment:

• 5 days working (Monday to Friday)
• Required to work in US Shifts (6:30 PM to 3:30 AM)
• Hybrid work model (Work from Office) with two-way cab facility