Team Lead Accounts Payable

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Team Lead – Accounts Payable to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payment processing, team leadership, and stakeholder management. Proficiency in English and Telugu is essential for effective communication across our operational geographies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Accounts Payable Executives for an assigned geography.
  

• Review and validate team members’ work to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  

• Provide onboarding, training, and continuous upskilling to enhance team performance.
  

2. Operational Excellence

• Monitor daily operations to ensure adherence to processes, deadlines, and quality standards.
  

• Own the accounts payable function for the assigned geography, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
  

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and process improvement opportunities.
  

3. Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Management

• Handle complex or escalated vendor and internal queries beyond the team’s scope.
  

• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve payment issues.
  

4. Compliance & Controls

• Ensure AP operations comply with internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements.
  

• Maintain accurate documentation and records for audit readiness.
  

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
  

• Minimum 5 years of accounts payable experience, including team management.
  

• Proficiency in Tally Prime and payment/payout software.
  

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic accounting principles.
  

• Foundational understanding of Bookkeeping, GST, and TDS.
  

Other Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Telugu.
  

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
  

• Experience in managing customers and multiple stakeholders effectively.