Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable ( overall exp 6-8years in AP ) Pune Viman Nagar - US shifts 5.30pm - 2.30am

Company Description

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence.We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 44,000+ employees.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational ManagementLead the day‑to‑day activities of the Accounts Payable team.

Ensure timely processing of invoices, credit memos, purchase order matching, and vendor payments.Oversee payment cycles (weekly, bi‑weekly, monthly) and ensure accuracy in disbursements.

Review and approve invoices, payment batches, and journal entries.

2. Team Leadership

Assign and monitor workload for AP specialists/executives.

Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.

Support team members with escalations and complex AP issues.Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

3. Vendor & Stakeholder ManagementManage vendor relationships and address payment issues, disputes, and escalations.Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Treasury, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

Ensure vendor master data is updated and accurate.

4. Compliance & ControlsEnsure adherence to internal policies, SOX controls, and audit requirements.

Maintain documentation for AP processes and safeguard financial records.

Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing requested data.

5. Process Improvements

Identify opportunities to streamline AP operations and reduce manual efforts.

Support automation initiatives (e.g., OCR tools, workflow systems, vendor portal).Implement best practices for improving turnaround times and accuracy.

6. Reporting & Analytics

Prepare AP aging reports, payment forecasts, and accruals.

Analyze trends, highlight delays, and recommend corrective actions.

Track KPIs such as invoice turnaround time, payment accuracy, and backlog levels.

Required SkillsTechnical Skills

Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and accounting principles.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, or similar).

Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data validation).

Familiarity with AP automation tools is a plus.Soft Skills

Leadership and people‑management capability.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.Attention to detail and high accuracy.

Ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.4–7 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.

Experience working with multinational environments and large invoice volumes preferred.

Key Competencies

Ownership and accountability Integrity and confidentiality

Process excellence mindset

Decision‑making ability

Collaboration & cross‑functional coordination

Qualifications

US Visa + Transition Experience will be great

Additional Information

Should be comfortable to work in US shifts

Work from Office Mandatory

Looking for experience in AP (6-8years only) and should have team handling experience 

 

Experience Level

Mid Level