Team Lead - Accounts Payable (Invoice Processing)

Designation Team Lead – Accounts Payable Work Location & Shift Ahmedabad/Noida –Hybrid Reports to Manager Department F&A Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to manage invoice processing operations, lead and develop the AP team, and ensure timely, accurate service delivery.

Responsibilities

• The role will oversee SLAs, controls, stakeholder escalations, month-end activities, and process improvements while providing hands-on operational support when required.
• Duties and Responsibilities Team Management & Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of AP Invoice Processing professionals.
• Allocate workload effectively and monitor daily productivity.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews.
• Support training, mentoring, and onboarding of new team members.
• Drive employee engagement and foster a high-performance culture.
• Invoice Processing Operations Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices in accordance with established procedures and SLAs.
• Monitor invoice queues, aging reports, and workflow exceptions.
• Oversee invoice validation, coding, matching, and posting activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Manage month-end and year-end AP activities to support financial close requirements.
• Transactional Activities (Hands-on Support) The Team Leader may be required to perform operational tasks such as: Processing supplier invoices.
• Reviewing and resolving blocked invoices.
• Performing 2-way and 3-way matching.
• Handling non-PO and PO invoice processing.
• Vendor account reconciliations.
• Resolving invoice exceptions and duplicate payments.
• Processing urgent or escalated invoices.
• Supporting payment runs and validation activities during critical periods.
• & Vendor Management Act as the primary escalation point for AP-related queries.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication and resolution of escalated matters.
• Service Delivery & Performance Management Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as: Invoice processing turnaround time Accuracy rate Backlog management SLA adherence Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Compliance & Controls Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain documentation of processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Promote a strong control environment and risk mitigation practices.
• Identify automation and process enhancement opportunities.
• Participate in transition, transformation, and system improvement projects.
• Support implementation of AP best practices and digital initiatives.