Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes including invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations while ensuring timely processing in line with agreed SLAs. Review and approve invoices, debit/credit notes, and payment proposals, manage vendor master data, and handle vendor queries and escalations. Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements, and prepare monthly AP ageing, accruals, and MIS reports to support month-end and year-end closing activities. Coordinate with procurement and operations for invoice validation, assist in audits, and drive process improvements and automation. Guide and mentor junior team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency.