Accounts Payable Head - CA

About the Company - Company operates in the health and wellness technology industry.

Roles and Responsibilities;

AP Leadership & Operations

• Lead and manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function across India and international entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Build scalable AP processes to support rapid business growth and multi-country operations.
• Establish SLAs and KPIs for AP operations and drive continuous improvement.

Global & Foreign Currency Transactions

• Manage foreign currency transactions, cross-border payments, and forex compliance.
• Oversee international vendor payments, including withholding taxes and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with treasury to optimize payment cycles and currency exposure.

Controls, Compliance & Governance

• Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to SOX-like controls and listed-company governance standards.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, FEMA, and other statutory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and audit readiness.
• Drive policy creation and enforcement for procurement-to-pay processes.

Automation & Process Excellence

• Lead AP automation initiatives (ERP, OCR, workflow tools).
• Drive digitization and continuous process improvement.
• Implement best-in-class Procure-to-Pay (P2P) practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Procurement, Legal, Treasury, and Business teams.
• Manage relationships with key vendors and resolve escalations.
• Provide leadership reporting and insights to senior management.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing AP team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• 710 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable / P2P / Finance Operations.
• Experience in listed companies or IPO-ready organizations preferred.
• Strong experience in import transactions and international vendor payments.
• Hands-on exposure to foreign currency accounting and multi-country operations.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite or similar).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, compliance, and controls.
• Expertise in GST, TDS, FEMA, and international payment regulations.
• Process automation and transformation mindset.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail with ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.