Assistant Manager- Accounts Payable

About The Company rocksport is a dynamic and fast-growing EdTech startup on a mission to revolutionize sports education through technology-driven learning experiences. We empower schools, coaches, and students with scalable, engaging, and data-informed tools that foster physical literacy, skill development, and lifelong wellness habits. Founded with a vision to bridge the gap between traditional sports training and modern digital learning, rocksport operates across multiple cities and partners with leading educational institutions, sports federations, and government bodies. Our culture thrives on innovation, accountability, collaboration, and impact — and we’re looking for passionate professionals who want to grow with us as we scale nationally and beyond. About The Opportunity

• This role is responsible for end-to-end management of accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate vendor invoice processing, timely payments, statutory compliance, and month-end closing in a multi-location or multi-branch organization.
• The position requires strong expertise in GST, TDS, vendor reconciliations, and ERP systems (Tally ERP/Tally Prime), with a focus on internal controls, audit support, and process improvement.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations including receipt, verification, booking, and processing of vendor invoices.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, work orders, goods receipt notes (GRNs), and supporting documents.
• Ensure correct accounting entries, expense classification, cost centre allocation, and GST treatment.
• Identify duplicate invoices, incorrect billing, missing documents, and discrepancies before processing payments.
• Maintain accurate vendor ledgers and ensure timely accounting of expenses and liabilities.
• Prepare vendor payment proposals based on agreed credit terms, due dates, and available cash flow.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor payments after obtaining required approvals.
• Perform regular vendor ledger reconciliations and resolve outstanding differences.
• Track advances, security deposits, debit notes, credit notes, and outstanding vendor balances.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve payment-related queries.
• Ensure correct GST input tax credit (ITC) eligibility and reconciliation of purchase invoices with GSTR-2B.
• Follow up with vendors for missing invoices, incorrect GSTINs, tax discrepancies, and other GST-related issues.
• Ensure correct deduction of TDS under applicable sections of the Income Tax Act and timely deposit of TDS.
• Assist in preparation and reconciliation of TDS returns, including quarterly returns and Form 26AS/AIS-related vendor queries.
• Maintain proper documentation for GST, TDS, statutory audits, and tax assessments.
• Ensure timely closure of accounts payable at month-end.
• Review outstanding expenses, unbilled liabilities, vendor advances, and other payable balances.
• Prepare ageing reports, overdue payment reports, vendor outstanding statements, and payment forecasts.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances with the general ledger and assist in balance sheet reviews.
• Support monthly financial reporting and audit schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, HR, warehouse, and other departments for invoice approvals and supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with the company's financial policies, approval matrix, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing, payment tracking, and reconciliation processes.
• Guide and review the work of the accounts payable team, wherever applicable.
• Support internal, statutory, GST, and tax audits by providing the required records and explanations.

Skills & Qualifications Must-Have

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in accounts payable, vendor accounting, team handling, and statutory compliance.
• Good working knowledge of GST, TDS, vendor reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Hands-on experience with Tally ERP/Tally Prime and advanced Excel.
• Strong accounting and reconciliation skills.
• Good understanding of GST and TDS provisions.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and payment deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage a team and work independently.

Preferred

• Experience in a multi-location or multi-branch organisation.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and invoice processing workflows.

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