Associate Manager - Accounts Payable

About the Role

Join BlackBuck, India's premier trucking network, as an Associate Manager focused on Accounts Payable. This position is based in Bangalore and requires 6 to 9 years of professional experience. The role involves managing the complete spectrum of accounts payable functions within the organization to support the commission-based truck placement business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire accounts payable cycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment execution.
• Maintain accurate reconciliations to ensure vendors are paid correctly and on time.
• Monitor compliance with tax regulations such as GST and TDS.
• Execute month-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare management information system (MIS) reports, dashboards for accounts payable, and cash flow statements.
• Assist with audits including internal, statutory, and tax audits to ensure transparency and regulatory adherence.
• Champion process improvements and initiatives to automate accounts payable workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Procurement, HR, and Administration to streamline financial processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or equivalent qualifications such as MBA (Finance), CMA (Inter), CA Inter.
• Hands-on experience managing end-to-end accounts payable operations.
• Proficient in vendor management, invoice processing, and matching of PO/GRN.
• Strong understanding of GST and TDS compliance frameworks.
• Expertise in month-end closing activities and maintaining financial records.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems like Oracle EBS, SAP, Oracle Fusion, or similar platforms.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel for reporting and analytics.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Ability to generate and manage MIS and various financial dashboards.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience with international or cross-border accounts payable processes.
• Knowledge of process automation tools.
• Experience in leading teams and managing financial controls and risk.
• Familiarity with ERP system implementation or enhancement projects.

Additional Information

The role requires working from office premises located in Bangalore. Candidates must complete a mandatory application form as part of the hiring process. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing logistics technology enterprise and contribute to its financial efficiency and accuracy.