Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable ( overall exp 6-8years in AP ) Pune at WNS Global Services

Pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Management, ERP Systems, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, MS Excel, Financial Reporting, SOX Compliance, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, KPI Tracking, Performance Management

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description 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 Key Responsibilities 1. Operational ManagementLead the day‑to‑day activities of the Accounts Payable team. Ensure timely processing of invoices, credit memos, purchase order matching, and vendor payments.Oversee payment cycles (weekly, bi‑weekly, monthly) and ensure accuracy in disbursements. Review and approve invoices, payment batches, and journal entries. 2. Team Leadership Assign and monitor workload for AP specialists/executives. Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members. Support team members with escalations and complex AP issues.Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. 3. Vendor & Stakeholder ManagementManage vendor relationships and address payment issues, disputes, and escalations.Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Treasury, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies. Ensure vendor master data is updated and accurate. 4. Compliance & ControlsEnsure adherence to internal policies, SOX controls, and audit requirements. Maintain documentation for AP processes and safeguard financial records. Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing requested data. 5. Process Improvements Identify opportunities to streamline AP operations and reduce manual efforts. Support automation initiatives (e.g., OCR tools, workflow systems, vendor portal).Implement best practices for improving turnaround times and accuracy. 6. Reporting & Analytics Prepare AP aging reports, payment forecasts, and accruals. Analyze trends, highlight delays, and recommend corrective actions. Track KPIs such as invoice turnaround time, payment accuracy, and backlog levels. Required SkillsTechnical Skills Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and accounting principles. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, or similar). Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data validation). Familiarity with AP automation tools is a plus.Soft Skills Leadership and people‑management capability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.Attention to detail and high accuracy. Ability to work under deadlines. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.4–7 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or team lead role. Experience working with multinational environments and large invoice volumes preferred. Key Competencies Ownership and accountability Integrity and confidentiality Process excellence mindset Decision‑making ability Collaboration & cross‑functional coordination Qualifications US Visa + Transition Experience will be great Additional Information Should be comfortable to work in US shifts Work from Office Mandatory Looking for experience in AP (6-8years only) and should have team handling experience

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations of the Accounts Payable team, including invoice processing, payment cycles, and vendor management. Drive process improvements, ensure SOX compliance, and provide performance coaching to team members.