Accounts Payable Executive

Role Overview

Grant Thornton is looking for an Accounts Payable professional for a plant-level role with an India-based listed manufacturing entity. The person will be based at the clients plant and will process vendor invoices in SAP HANA in accordance with the checklists, controls and procedures prescribed by the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Process PO-based and non-PO-based invoices in SAP HANA.
• Perform two-way and three-way matching of invoices with purchase orders, GRNs, service-entry sheets and other supporting documents.
• Verify non-PO invoices for appropriate approvals, supporting documents and correct accounting information.
• Process invoices relating to:
• Transportation
• Domestic and Import Raw Material
• Customs and freight
• Vendors and suppliers
• Stores Spares and materials
• Professional and other services
• Validate invoice details, vendor information, tax codes, cost centres and general ledger accounts before posting.
• Check the applicability and correctness of GST and TDS while processing invoices.
• Identify duplicate invoices, pricing differences, quantity mismatches and incomplete documentation.
• Resolve blocked, rejected and exception invoices by coordinating with vendors, procurement, stores and plant teams.
• Process debit notes, credit notes and invoice adjustments, wherever applicable.
• Ensure invoices are processed within defined turnaround times and payment due dates.
• Carry out vendor reconciliations and follow up on pending or unmatched items.
• Review AP ageing and assist in clearing long-pending open items.
• Support month-end closing activities, provisions, accruals and AP-related reporting.
• Maintain complete supporting documentation and proper audit trails.
• Ensure adherence to the clients checklists, internal controls, approval matrix and standard operating procedures.
• Monthly books closing and MIS reporting.
• Audit support and Inter Unit Transactions.

Candidate Requirements

• 24 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing plant or plant-level finance function is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience in processing both PO and non-PO invoices.
• Working knowledge of SAP HANA.
• Basic knowledge of GST and TDS.
• Understanding of invoice matching, GRNs, service-entry sheets, vendor reconciliations and AP controls.
• Good coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within defined processes and timelines.
• Comfortable working from the Silvassa plant for six days a week.
• Candidates available to join immediately will be preferred.