Accounts Payable Lead

Department: Accounts & Finance
Location: Gurgaon
Company: Devyani International Limited

Role Summary

Responsible for managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including vendor invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, rent & utility accounting, lease accounting support, GST/TDS compliance, and AP controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AP operations, including invoice verification, accounting and timely payments.
• Handle vendor/landlord reconciliation, invoice discrepancies and vendor queries.
• Manage rent, utility and operational payments and AP ageing.
• Support lease accounting, month-end/year-end closing, GST & TDS compliance.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOPs and approval processes.
• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team and ensure timely deliverables.
• Drive AP automation through SAP FI / Ariba / S4 HANA, VIMS, Vendor Portal and automated invoice approval workflows.
• Drive process improvements, standardization and efficiency across AP operations.
• Prepare AP MIS, ageing reports and payment-related reports for management.

Qualification & Experience

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance)
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable / Vendor Management / Financial Accounting.
• Strong experience in high-volume invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, rent & utility payments and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP FI / Ariba / S4 HANA and AP automation tools.
• Experience in Retail, QSR, Hospitality, FMCG or multi-location organizations preferred.
• Strong team handling, stakeholder management and analytical skills.