Assistant General Manager - Accounts payable Transformation

GLOBAL PROCESS OWNER - FINANCE & ACCOUNTING (AP SPECIALIST)

Salary 35 to 42 lacs including (32 to 35 fixed) Experience 10-20 years

About the Role

We are seeking a Global Process Owner - Finance & Accounting (Senior Manager / AGM level) to lead our Accounts Payable transformation and standardization initiatives. This is a strategic role reporting to the Head of Financial Services, based at our India operations center.GPO-JD.pdf

Position Summary:

This is a senior individual contributor role focused on ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of F&A processes—particularly Accounts Payable—across the entire global organization. You will drive process standardization, implement automation, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for an AP specialist with a strong end-to-end Finance & Accounting background who thrives in managing complex, multi-regional financial operations

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Process Ownership

• Define, document, and implement standardized F&A/AP processes across all global regions and business units
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the F&A team
• Develop and implement service delivery strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies and redundancies

Process Optimization & Automation

• Lead process improvement initiatives with focus on AP automation and streamlining
• Implement new technologies and automation solutions (RPA, BI tools) to streamline F&A/AP workflows
• Analyze process performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain process flowcharts, documentation, and training materials
• Partner with IT to ensure systems and tools effectively support F&A/AP activities

Financial Operations & Analysis

• Develop and maintain KPIs to measure effectiveness of F&A/AP processes
• Monitor and analyze F&A/AP data to identify trends and opportunities
• Support creation of accurate and timely financial reports and forecasts
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives within the F&A function

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure F&A/AP processes comply with all accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), regulations, and internal controls
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with F&A/AP operations

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Foster strong relationships with regional F&A/AP teams and business partners
• Communicate process changes and updates to all stakeholders effectively
• Provide ongoing training and support to regional teams on standardized processes
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple concurrent projects

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements (Must Have)

Experience & Expertise:

• 14+ years of post-qualification experience in Financial Accounting, AP Operations, and Process Transformation
• Extensive background in Accounts Payable operations across global multi-location setups
• Strong end-to-end Finance & Accounting knowledge
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion, SAP, NetSuite, or equivalent)
• Exposure to automation tools – RPA, BI tools, VBA/Macro, or similar technologies

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Knowledge of IFRS / GAAP accounting standards
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Demonstrated ability to extract, analyze, and visualize data from financial systems
• Strong statistical and analytical skills
• Experience working in a global matrix environment

Behavioral & Leadership:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills with ability to influence across functions
• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing, high-pressure environment
• Strong project management skills – ability to handle multiple projects and multi-task

Desirable Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Working experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, Manufacturing, or Aerospace sectors
• Six Sigma or lean certification
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2)
• RPA, BI, or data visualization tools expertise (Power BI, Tableau, UiPath, etc.)

Location & Application

Location: India Operations Center (Flexible work arrangements available)

How to Apply: Submit updated Resume/CV highlighting AP/F&A process improvement experience. Application review within 2-3 weeks.