Senior Associate – Accounts Payable

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Accounts Payable Senior Associate managing invoices, reimbursements, vendor payments, GST/TDS, and financial controls at Good Business Lab. Supporting finance systems, audits, and process improvements for a worker-wellbeing research nonprofit.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and process vendor and consultant invoices, reimbursement claims, travel expenses, advances, statutory payments, and other payment requests.
  • Verify supporting documents, approvals, procurement records, contracts, and budget availability.
  • Ensure timely vendor payments, employee reimbursements, advances, and statutory payments.
  • Maintain payment trackers and monitor payment timelines.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with internal teams and vendors.
  • Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation for payable transactions.
  • Support month-end and year-end accounts payable and accrual closing activities.
  • Serve as the primary contact for vendor payment queries.
  • Coordinate with program, procurement, budget-holder, finance, and vendor stakeholders.
  • Maintain vendor master records, contracts, tax documentation, and banking information.
  • Support new-vendor onboarding and documentation completion.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, internal controls, and statutory regulations.
  • Ensure accurate accounting classification and project allocation of expenses.
  • Support internal and external audits with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
  • Identify and escalate process risks, exceptions, and compliance concerns.
  • Apply GST, TDS, and other applicable statutory requirements; coordinate tax reconciliations and documentation.
  • Monitor regulatory changes affecting accounts payable.
  • Maintain and improve accounts payable trackers and workflows using Google Sheets and Excel.
  • Support accounting and expense management system implementation and optimization.
  • Develop and update SOPs, process documentation, and training materials.
  • Identify automation and efficiency improvements and strengthen financial controls and finance operations.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5–6 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or Accounting.
  • Strong understanding of invoice processing, vendor management, reimbursements, advances, and payment cycles.
  • Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and related compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets and MS Excel, including lookups, data validation, reconciliation, reporting, and financial trackers.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate across teams.
  • Experience in non-profits, consulting firms, or project-based organizations is desirable.
  • Familiarity with Zoho Books, Zoho Expense, Tally, QuickBooks, or similar accounting and expense management platforms is desirable.
  • Exposure to procurement processes and contract management is desirable.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented; takes ownership and proactively resolves issues.
  • Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
  • Values accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

  • Insurance
  • Travel allowance
  • Flexible/dynamic roles and opportunities to grow
  • Inclusive and diverse work environment
  • Accommodation for disabilities or special needs during the recruiting process