REF92017Q-Group Manager - Accounts Payable- Pune- (US/UK shift)- Immediate Joiners Preferred

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence.We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 44,000+ employees.

Job Description:

• The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing end to end accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in invoice processing, vendor management, and employee reimbursements.
• Minimum 11 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 3–4 years in a supervisory/team lead role.
• The role requires strong leadership, customer handling skills, and the ability to drive process improvements through transformation and automation initiatives.
• Key Responsibilities
• Invoice Processing: Supervise and ensure timely and accurate posting of vendor invoices.
• Master Data Management (MDM): Oversee vendor master creation, updates, and maintenance with proper controls.
• Travel & Expense (T&E): Monitor employee expense claims, approvals, and reimbursements in line with policy.
• Service Desk: Manage AP service desk queries, ensuring prompt resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Payments: Review and authorize vendor payments, ensuring compliance with payment terms and controls.
• Vendor Reconciliation: Conduct periodic reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and maintain vendor confidence.
• Open Item Clearance: Drive timely clearance of GR/IR and other open items to maintain accurate ledgers.
• Team Handling: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP professionals, ensuring productivity and engagement.
• Customer Handling: Act as the escalation point for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and resolution.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and transformation to enhance efficiency and accuracy:
• Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and controls.• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reporting) and PowerPoint (presentations, dashboards).
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Concur or equivalent).
• Experience in driving process transformation and automation initiatives.
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in managing teams.
• Qualifications- Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, or related discipline.

Job Location: Pune (Viman Nagar) - WFO Only

Shift: UK/US 

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