Job Description (Customized Internal JD)Role: Senior Associate – Accounts Payable (Internal AP Team)Department: Finance & Accounting – Accounts PayableReporting To: Deputy Manager – Operations (AP)Work Mode: Onsite (Pune)🎯 Role PurposeThe Senior Associate – Accounts Payable will support end‑to‑end AP operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, vendor management, T&E processing, reconciliations, and timely month-end closures. The role is responsible for maintaining AP accuracy, compliance, and delivering high-quality service to internal customers.This aligns with the AP responsibilities defined in WNS job requirements, including invoice capturing, reconciliation, payments, vendor query handling, and closing activities. [hrmguide.io]🛠 Key Responsibilities1. Invoice & Payment ProcessingProcess PO and Non‑PO invoices accurately in the AP system.Validate invoice details, DOA approvals, tax elements, and GL coding before posting.Execute weekly/bi‑weekly payment runs and prepare remittance files.Ensure timely posting of daily AP batches, similar to WNS AP expectations. [hrmguide.io]2. Vendor ManagementMaintain vendor master setup and modifications.Handle vendor queries via email/helpdesk and support issue resolution.Perform vendor reconciliations monthly and identify open items requiring corrections.(This aligns with vendor setup, issue resolution, and reconciliations described in WNS AP roles.) [altius.au]3. AP Helpdesk Support & T&EProcess Travel & Expense (T&E) claims ensuring policy compliance.Support employees with AP/T&E-related issues and escalate exceptions timely.Maintain proper documentation in electronic format.(Similar to vendor & employee services noted in WNS AP processes.) [altius.au]4. Month-End Closing & ReportingPerform AP-related month-end activities including accruals, GR/IR checks, aging report reviews, and reconciling control accounts.Support half-yearly/year-end closing requirements and audit-related document submission.Investigate financial variances and initiate corrections within control limits.(As reflected in WNS AP month-end responsibilities.) [hrmguide.io]5. Compliance, Quality & ControlsEnsure adherence to company SOPs, tax policies, DOA, and internal control guidelines.Maintain 100% compliance to SLA/KPI requirements (Accuracy, TAT, Productivity).Ensure audit readiness and support internal/external audits with documentation.6. Continuous ImprovementIdentify process gaps and propose improvements.Support automation initiatives, future digitization, and exception management.(Aligned with WNS expectation of evolving from transactional to problem-solving & automation-focused work.) [hrmguide.io]🎓 QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting (preferred).Minimum 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable operations.(Aligned with WNS AP qualification criteria.) [altius.au]💡 Required SkillsTechnical SkillsStrong MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Data Validation).Experience with ERP tools (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/PeopleSoft).Good understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle.(WNS lists Excel expertise & AP system experience as key skills.) [hrmguide.io]Soft SkillsStrong communication skills (written & verbal).High attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to handle pressure, meet deadlines, and multi-task.Vendor- and customer-service oriented mindset.(Consistent with WNS expectations around customer focus, reliability & teamwork.) [hrmguide.io]📌 KPIs / Performance IndicatorsInvoice processing accuracy & timelinessVendor reconciliation completionT&E compliance accuracyQuery resolution TATAudit compliance & documentation readinessSLA/KPI adherence (Aging, Productivity, Backlog)
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