Team Leader_Accounts payable & Payments-GCC

About Welspun

Welspun World is one of India's fastest growing global conglomerates with businesses in Home Textiles, Flooring Solutions, Advanced Textiles, DI Pipes, Pig Iron, TMT bars, Stainless Steel, Alloy, Line Pipes, Infrastructure & Warehousing.

At Welspun, we strongly believe in our purpose to delight customers through innovation and technology, achieve inclusive & sustainable growth to remain eminent in all our businesses. From Homes to Highways, Hi-tech to Heavy metals, We lead tomorrow together to create a smarter & more sustainable world.

Job Purpose/ Summary

Responsible for leading the Accounts Payable team in managing end-to-end vendor invoice processing, employee reimbursements, and statutory compliance (GST, TDS, MSME.. Ensure timely and accurate vendor and employee payments while adhering to Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS. and internal controls. Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency across entities in manufacturing, textiles, iron & steel, and infrastructure sectors. Act as the key liaison with procurement, treasury, operations, and auditors to resolve issues, support month-end closing, and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Job Title

Team Leader_Accounts payable & Payments-GCC

Job Description
Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing & Compliance

Oversee end-to-end vendor invoice processing (PO/Non-PO, 2-way/3-way match..

Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, MSME Act and input tax credit rules.

Manage vendor master data accuracy and duplicate invoice prevention.

Payments & Vendor Management

Review and approve vendor payment runs (F110 / H2H / Wire / ACH..

Monitor vendor ageing, advance payments, and ensure on-time disbursements.

Address vendor queries and resolve disputes in coordination with procurement and plants.

Reconciliations & Reporting

Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve open items.

Support accruals, month-end closing, and preparation of AP-related MIS and schedules.

Provide reports on DPO, payment accuracy, blocked invoices, and compliance metrics.

Audit & Controls

Ensure adherence to Ind AS, Companies Act, and internal audit requirements.

Support statutory, internal, and GST audits with AP-related data and schedules.

Implement and monitor internal controls for AP processes.

Process Excellence

Drive process improvement, automation (RPA, OCR, AI tools., and standardization across entities.

Ensure SLAs, KPIs, and accuracy levels are met.

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and motivate the AP team in a Shared Services environment.

Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure service quality.

Act as escalation point for vendor, business, and auditor queries.

Principal Accountabilities
Team Management & Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of accounts payable professionals, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to SLAs.

Allocate workload, monitor performance, and provide training to enhance team capability.

Invoice Processing & Compliance

Oversee end-to-end vendor invoice processing (PO/Non-PO, 2-way/3-way match..

Ensure adherence to GST, TDS, MSME Act, and Ind AS requirements.

Maintain vendor master data integrity and prevent duplicate payments.

Payments & Vendor Management

Review and authorize vendor payment runs (F110, H2H, wire, ACH, CMS..

Monitor vendor ageing, advances, and ensure timely and accurate disbursements.

Handle escalations, vendor queries, and collaborate with procurement/plant teams.

Reconciliations & Reporting

Ensure vendor reconciliations, accruals, and open item resolution.

Prepare MIS reports and dashboards on AP KPIs (DPO, ageing, blocked invoices, accuracy..

Support statutory and internal audit requirements with AP schedules and reports.

Process Excellence

Drive process standardization, automation (OCR, RPA., and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strengthen internal controls and ensure risk-free AP operations.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Liaise with procurement, treasury, operations, and auditors for smooth functioning of AP.

Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Key Interactions

Internal Communication ,External Communication ,Auditors,Vendors

Experience

5

Competency Name

Competency Name Proficiency Level Knowledge of Accounting PrinciplesExpert Payment ProcessingExpert Accounts Reconciliation Expert Invoice ProcessingExpert Cash Flow & Fund flow managementExpert Treasury & FinanceExpert  SAP Module ExpertiseExpert Banking & Financial ManagementExpert Business & Commercial acumenExpert Global Mind-setExpert EntrepreneurshipProficient People ExcellenceProficient Vendor ManagementExpert ComplianceExpert SAP\/ERP Data ManagementExpert Audit ManagementProficient Team LeadingExpert Process improvementProficient Technology \/ AutomationProficient Stakeholder ManagementExpert

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