Accounts Payable Executive Job in Bengaluru | Invoice Processing, Taxation & Reporting Role 2025
Accounts Payable Executive | Financial Operations Role in Bengaluru 2025
Position: Accounts Payable Executive
Requisition ID: 50453
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Department: Finance – Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations
🌐 About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Accounts Payable Executive to join our finance team in Bengaluru. As a crucial member of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function, you will efficiently process a high volume of vendor invoices, apply varying tax treatments, and ensure strict compliance with payment timelines. Your analytical accuracy and proactive mindset will support global operations and strengthen internal financial controls.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with multi-currency invoices, dynamic tax structures, and collaborative internal teams. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, process-driven, and ready to contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes within a fast-paced environment.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
1. Invoice Processing & Validation
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Accurately process accounts payable invoices across multiple currencies and geographies.
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Review invoices for correctness, including purchase order matching, approvals, and documentation compliance.
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Ensure that all vendor-supplied documents are valid and buffer any missing attachments before processing.
2. Direct & Indirect Taxation
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Apply applicable withholding taxes (WHT) and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for each vendor invoice, in line with statutory requirements.
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Ensure appropriate tax determinations on invoices, preventing over- or under-deduction situations.
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Collaborate with the tax and compliance team to resolve tax discrepancies and audit queries.
3. Payment Support & Issue Resolution
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Respond promptly to urgent or priority payment requests, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.
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Liaise with other P2P teams (receivables, purchasing, treasury) to resolve invoice posting issues, discrepancies, and exceptions swiftly.
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Escalate unresolved cases to managers, offering well-documented issue resolution status.
4. Reporting & Analytics
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Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on AP activity, including aging, exceptions, and payment forecasts.
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Maintain visibility on invoice submission volumes and trends to aid forecasting and decision-making.
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Highlight anomalies, errors, or delays and propose corrective measures.
5. TAT & Compliance Assurance
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Adhere to Turnaround Time (TAT) norms for invoice approval and processing.
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Monitor KPIs (e.g., SLA compliance, invoice aging, error rates) to ensure optimal performance.
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Investigate root causes of delays and establish process enhancements to reduce manual interventions.
6. Process Improvement
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Identify workflow bottlenecks, recurring errors, or system inefficiencies in current processes.
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Propose and support implementation of process refinements—including increased automation—to streamline AP tasks.
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Collaborate with P2P and finance teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
📋 Daily Deliverables
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Volume metrics: Number of invoices processed per day/week/month.
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Tax compliance: Accurate application of WHT and TDS deductions.
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Timeliness & Quality: SLA adherence and invoice aging reports.
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Issue handling: Cycle time and resolution effectiveness.
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Reporting cadence: On-time delivery of periodic AP analytics and dashboards.
📌 Required Skills & Competencies
✅ Technical Skills
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Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including 3‑way matching, invoice validation, and vendor reconciliation.
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Expertise in WHT and TDS, and their application in invoice processing.
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Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for invoice posting and workflow management.
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Comfortable working with multi-currency transactions and conversion controls.
✅ Analytical & Communication Skills
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Acute attention to detail and precision
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Ability to work under time pressure with strong TAT orientation
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Excellent problem‑solving skills for invoice exceptions
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Clear, professional communication via email and conference calls
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Collaborative approach with internal teams and external vendors
✅ Process Mindset
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Ability to manage daily AP volumes with minimum errors
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Drive improvements to eliminate manual effort and improve productivity
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Understanding of financial compliance and audit readiness
📈 Measuring Success
Your success in this role will be evaluated on key performance metrics:
Responsibility Area | Success Indicator |
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Invoice Processing | Volume targets, match rate, error reduction |
Tax Application | Accuracy of WHT/TDS deductions, compliance, audit readiness |
SLA & TAT Compliance | Timely invoice posting, payment approval bottlenecks |
Reporting Quality & Timeliness | On-time delivery of AP reports and analytical insights |
Resolution & Exception Handling | Efficiency, turnaround time, stakeholder satisfaction |
Process Innovation | Initiated automation, documented improvements, measurable impact |
🌍 Why Join This Role?
🚀 Career Development
Grow your finance career via exposure to global AP workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and process excellence initiatives.
🤝 Collaborative Culture
Engage with a dynamic team of finance professionals, treasury specialists, tax advisors, and technology experts dedicated to shared success.
💡 Innovation Opportunities
Play a key role in identifying and implementing digital automation for invoice processing, increasing accuracy and reducing effort.
🏢 Global Impact
Contribute to efficient operations across geographies, ensuring smooth payment cycles that drive vendor satisfaction and business continuity.
💼 Compensation & Benefits
The role offers a competitive package, including:
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Stable salary with performance-linked incentives
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Comprehensive healthcare coverage
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Paid time off and wellness leave
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Professional growth support such as financial certifications, training, and workshops
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Opportunities for career advancement within the finance and accounting domain
🌈 Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We encourage skilled professionals from all backgrounds—including women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented groups—to apply.
📍 Location & Work Model
Location: Bengaluru, India
Work Arrangement: Onsite or hybrid, as per organizational guidelines
Joining: Immediate or as per mutual notice period
📩 How to Apply
To apply for this Accounts Payable Executive position:
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Visit the careers portal and search for Requisition ID: 50453
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Upload your latest resume highlighting your AP experience
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Include a brief cover letter detailing your process improvements, tax handling success, or volume metrics
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Ensure contactable references are available for validation