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Finance Manager – Accounts Payable

Role Overview

As the Finance Manager – Accounts Payable, you will lead a distributed AP team responsible for

managing vendor payments, reimbursements, lease obligations, marketing disbursements, and

utility payments across all verticals and campuses. You will act as the primary escalation point for all

payment-related issues from across the organization and enforce strict adherence to financial

controls and SOPs. This role demands strong leadership, operational rigor, and proactive

communication with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Escalation Oversight

• Lead and manage the accounts payable operations across multiple verticals, functions, and

campuses.

• Act as the escalation authority for all payment-related concerns, ensuring timely resolution and

root-cause correction.

• Ensure consistent application of company-wide SOPs for purchase and payment processes.

• Foster accountability in vertical finance teams through regular reviews and policy reinforcement.

Vendor & Invoice Management

• Oversee vendor onboarding, KYC compliance, and payment term management.

• Ensure timely, accurate processing of all invoices with three-way matching (PO-GRN-Invoice).

• Validate procurement quotes and support the purchasing function by enforcing vendor selection

protocols.

• Ensure invoices are approved only after all documentation and compliance checks are in place.

Functional Payments Coverage

• Handle payments for inventory and fixed assets, ensuring capitalization and proper tagging.

• Manage marketing and advertising disbursements in line with approved campaign budgets.

• Oversee faculty-related payouts including visiting lectures, guest faculty, and honorariums.

• Manage lease obligations, including building rent disbursals with contract verification and

compliance.

• Process employee reimbursements and petty cash with verification of backup.

• Execute and control credit card and prepaid card usage and reconciliations.

• Monitor and process all utility payments across geographies.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Enforce financial discipline and internal control procedures across all payment workflows.

• Validate that all transactions are in line with approval hierarchies and audit trails.

• Ensure complete GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance across the vendor spectrum.

• Prepare and review reconciliations, returns, and statutory filings.

Cost Center Accounting & Documentation

• Ensure accurate mapping of all expenses to the correct cost centers, departments, and campuses.

• Track and analyze spend variances against budget.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and electronic records for all AP transactions.

Audit Support & Process Governance

• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits by preparing complete AP schedules and

documentation.

• Identify recurring issues and drive process enhancements to minimize errors and delays.

• Conduct regular compliance checks and gap assessments.

Systems & Reporting

• Utilize ERP tools and workflow systems for invoice routing, approvals, and payments.

• Generate MIS reports, vendor ageing summaries, and fund flow forecasts.

• Automate manual steps wherever feasible for efficiency and transparency.

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate effectively with department heads, functional teams, and external vendors to

resolve queries and enforce policy compliance.

• Build trust-based partnerships across verticals while maintaining strict process integrity.

• Provide clarity and guidance on payment timelines, SOPs, and documentation expectations.

Qualifications & Skills

Education:

Master's in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting

CA Inter

Professional Experience:

• 5+ years of AP experience, preferably in multi-unit, multi-state organizations

• Experience managing payment escalations and driving control adherence

• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and compliance documentation

• Prior ERP experience (Tally, SAP, Zoho Books, or similar)

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong command over financial controls and risk assessment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Assertive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

• Meticulous attention to detail and documentation discipline

• Proven ability to manage high-volume operations across diverse teams

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

See daily AP operations like invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, & payment runs. Compliance with tax regulations and audit requirement. Analyze payments, monitor KPIs, prepare MIS reports for management. Lead, train, & mentor the AP team.

Oversee the accurate and timely processing of invoices, ensuring all payments are made according to company policy and payment terms

Build and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiate payment terms, and resolve any discrepancies or issues.

Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and accounting standards.

Responsibilities
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, and provide support for audits

Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring the organization can meet its payment obligation

Maintain accurate and organized financial records, including data entry, cleaning, validation, and processing

Qualifications
B.Com, MBA or CA inter

• Verification of payment vouchers & ensuring timely payments as per the TAT.
• Statutory payment processing, Advance follow-up.
• Reconciliation od debit, credit, forex and supplies statements
• Review & Execution of agreements.
• Review of entries posted by team members & guiding the team.

Imagine being part of a fast-growing UK healthcare company that is transforming the way care is delivered. From Pune, youll play a pivotal role in building and leading a world-class Accounts Payable function that directly supports our clients UK operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pune-based shared services team of a fast-growing London healthcare company as an Accounts Payable Manager.

Join the shared services team of one of the UKs fastest-growing healthcare companies and help build a best-in-class payables function. We are seeking an experienced professional to support the companys expansion by maintaining a robust accounts payable ecosystem and ensuring accurate, timely recording and reporting of invoices and supplier transactions across the organisation and its subsidiaries.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Global AP Manager in the end-to-end delivery of the accounts payable function.
• Lead & mentor a talented AP team while monitoring performance through KPIs.
• Oversee end-to-end invoice processing and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensure payments are processed and bank accounts are reconciled, including foreign and one-time manual payments.
• Monitor the supplier statement reconciliation process.
• Be on top of AP query management.
• Monitor KPIs and quality control issues raised by UK AP.
• Supervise daily operations, providing guidance and resolving queries.
• Maintain precise transaction records and prepare regular management reports.
• Partner with the UK AP team to resolve discrepancies and queries.
• Stay current with financial regulations and ensure compliance.
• Drive process improvements and best practices across the AP function.
• Be a key player in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with audits and ensure our financial operations stay audit-ready.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of proven experience as an Accounts Payable Manager in a shared service environment.
• MBA / MCom degree is ideal, though strong graduates with exceptional experience are also welcome to apply.
• Healthcare sector experience is an advantage, but not essential.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Proven team-management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Tech-savvy: Excel expertise required; knowledge of Sun System, Catalog 360, OCR tools is a plus.
• A confident decision-maker who thrives under deadlines and loves accountability.
• Able to build relationships and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Full-time, Work From Office (WFO) role located in Sinhgad Road, Pune; UK shift pm 9.00 pm) with flexibility to extend by 1 to 2 hours occasionally each month.
• Candidates currently residing in Pune are preferred for this role.

What you can expect

• Opportunity to shape and strengthen financial operations for the UK client.
• Direct collaboration with UK leadership teams to drive performance and efficiency.
• Competitive compensation package, collaborative work environment, and career growth opportunities for high performers.

If youre ready to lead, inspire, and be part of something bigger, this is your chance. Apply now and make an impact

Job role

• This position will also act as a point of contact in resolving all issues with internal and external business Stake holders
• Partnering with accounting, procurement and tax teams to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices
• Prior experience in leading and managing a team is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Drive continuous improvement and Understand the gaps in process and streamline accordingly
• Demonstrate learn and be curious and standardize the process documentation (SOP, FMEA, Process Maps)
• Monthly 1-0-1 with the team and guide vintage resources to improve overall potential
• Perform time and motion study and revisit the productivity targets
• Setting up process priorities and aligning with overall organization priorities
• Evaluating and communicating accounts payable Controllership risks with in Finance Operations, assessing the adequacy of existing controls and implementing new controls as needed
• Set the vision, direction, and culture of the team. Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports, cash flow projections etc
• Ensures employees growth & development, set priority, drive motivation & engagement for employees
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes for accounts payable
• Assist with audits and provide documentation and support as needed

Must have skills
• An excellent understanding of shared services setup and delivery and process transformation
• Prior experience to help set up and run Global Accounts Payable or Source to Pay as a centralized function, in the role of Process Lead will be preferred
• Prior experience in leading and managing a team is a mandatory requirement for this role. Proven ability to lead teams through process improvements and implementation of standardized processes along with Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, Zip) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Bachelor/ Masters Degree in Commerce

Role:

We are looking for an organized accounts payable senior manager to provide strong leadership to our accounts payable department and to ensure that the department runs smoothly. The accounts payable senior manager's responsibilities include maintaining accurate records regarding payments to suppliers, processing payments from clients, and training staff members.

To succeed as an accounts payable senior manager, you should be focused on optimizing department processes and building lasting relationships with others within and outside of the business. You should be knowledgeable, analytical, and decisive with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Accounts Payable Senior Manager Responsibilities:

• Hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating accounts payable staff members.
• Overseeing routine department activities to ensure that they are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial, employee, and client records.
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial information to management and government agencies.
• Setting and facilitating the achievement of department objectives.
• Developing, implementing, improving, and enforcing budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Building and maintaining relationships with employees, clients, vendors, and lenders.

Requirement for Sr. Manager:

• B. Com/BAF with 2-3 years' experience in handling UK Accounts or International Accounting.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel)
• Good communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Ability to work under pressure

Office Timing: Mon – Fri: 10:30am to 6:30pm

Alternate Saturday & Sun Fixed off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹600, ₹900,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Candidate must have an experience of at least 1 Year in Accounts Payable, SAP Hana, & must have the knowledge of Indian Accounting specifically GST & TDS.

The opportunity
We are looking for a Manager, Accounts Payable, to join our team in India As the Manager of Accounts Payable, you will be part of the global FinOps organization based in India reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounts Payable. As a team lead, you will be responsible for the successful and seamless execution of the daily A/P process and expense reimbursement process. (Invoicing, payments, queries, expense reimbursement, credit card program requests)

You will have the opportunity to execute on operational and automation enhancements, by working cross-functionally with the company's Accounting, Treasury, Finance, Procurement, HR and IT teams to ensure FinOps excellence.

At Unity, you'll make a difference. In a collaborative, fast-growing environment, we're redefining development, solving hard problems, and enabling the success of our community. Inclusion at Unity is driven by one overarching framework: Empathy, Respect, and Opportunity.

This is a hybrid position based in our Bangalore office.Relocation support is not available for this position.

Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

What You'll Be Doing

• Management and oversight of Accounts Payable specialists to ensure efficient operation and adherence to Company policies
• Perform and approve various duties for the Accounts Payable function including processing vendor invoices, working closely with cross-functional teams securing appropriate approvals, payment processing, monitoring of Accounts Payable queries etc.
• Ensure invoices meet local tax requirements or proper tax invoice submission, work with vendors directly as needed to ensure compliance with policies
• Collaborate with key business partners including Procurement, Accounting, and IT to enhance processes, execute on automation projects and ensure the effectiveness of information flow
• Responsible for maintaining adequate documents and records from tax and other statutory requirements
• Ensure SOX compliance and maintain internal controls for the respective areas of responsibility by monitoring/updating accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in increased responsibility in the full cycle procure to pay process, preferably with multinational public companies
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable functions including vendor set-up, invoicing, payments, statutory deductions and compliance of TDS, GST etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English
• Strong skills in process controls, MS Office suite of applications (e.g. Word, intermediate excel skills, Powerpoint), and large ERP systems (e.g Workday). Experience with AP automation tools
• Customer-service driven individual who possess the ability to multitask, manage deadlines and work in time-sensitive situations
• Problem-solver who can identify and resolve issues including the ability to execute on automation and process improvement projects
• Experience with supervising a team

You might also have

• Previous experience in the technology industry
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent; Chartered Accountant designation or equivalent is an asset

Additional Information

• Relocation support is not available for this position.
• Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Life at Unity
Unity (NYSE: U) is the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, infrastructure experts, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial computing.

As of the third quarter of 2024, more than 70% of the top 1,000 mobile games were made with Unity, and in 2024, Made with Unity applications had an average of 3.7 billion downloads per month. For more information, please visit Unity.

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