Lead Associate - Controllership & Finance

Executive Summary
The Senior Associate of Accounts Payable will oversee the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, ensuring fiscal integrity and operational efficiency. With 2 years of specialized experience, the successful candidate will leverage Fusion/Oracle and advanced analytical tools to manage complex vendor ecosystems, drive month-end precision, and maintain rigorous internal controls. This role requires a blend of technical accounting expertise and a proactive approach to financial risk management.

Core Responsibilities
I. Full-Cycle Disbursement Management
Strategic Invoice Governance: Oversee the digitization and processing of high-volume invoices, ensuring 100% compliance with tax regulations and internal procurement policies.
Fusion/Oracle Workflow Optimization: Execute complex 3-way matching protocols and resolve exceptions within SAP.
Treasury Liaison: Coordinate domestic and international payment cycles optimizing .
II. Financial Reporting & Month-End Excellence
Accrual Management: Lead the provisioning process by calculating and recording accurate month-end accruals for uninvoiced liabilities, ensuring minimal variance in financial statements.
Closing Integrity: Drive the AP month-end calendar, ensuring all ledger entries, sub-ledger reconciliations, and intercompany settlements are finalized within corporate deadlines.
Audit Readiness: Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails to support internal and external financial audits.
III. Vendor Analytics & Reconciliation
Integrity Assurance: Conduct systematic vendor statement reconciliations to identify and resolve ledger discrepancies, unapplied credits, and duplicate billings.
Stakeholder Relations: Act as a senior point of contact for strategic vendors and internal departments, negotiating resolution on disputed items and aged payables.

Technical Profile & Qualifications
Professional Experience: 4+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Corporate Accounting.
ERP Proficiency: Power-user status in Oracle/Fusion ERP with a deep understanding of T-codes.
Analytical Mastery: Expert-level MS Excel capabilities (Complex nesting, power query, and advanced data modelling) to interpret financial trends.
Academic Background: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Functional Expertise: * Profound knowledge of the P2P cycle and General Ledger (GL) impact.
Strict adherence to internal controls (SOX compliance) and GAAP standards.
Exceptional verbal and written business communication skills.

Performance Benchmarks
Operational Efficiency: Continuous improvement of the "Days Payable Outstanding" (DPO) and invoice cycle time.
Financial Accuracy: Minimal month-end adjustments and 0% duplicate payment rate.
Vendor Health: Reduction in aged payables (>90 days) and successful reconciliation of all key accounts.