Lead Associate - Accounts Payable and Payments

REF103860Z-Lead Associate - Accounts Payable (Payments)- US Shift (5:30pm to 2:30am) - WFO Only

Company Description

WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence – WNS’ core differentiator – with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Process scheduled vendor payments (ACH, Wire, Checks, Online Banking)
• Prepare and submit payment proposals for approval, ensuring accuracy before release
• Monitor payment cycles to ensure timely vendor payments
• Review and clear payment blocks, holds, and unmatched invoices
• Coordinate with VM team to resolve payment rejections and queries
• Perform payment reversals and handle returned EFT payments
• Reconcile payment batches and resolve failed/returned payments
• Maintain updated vendor bank details and ensure compliance (KYC, tax)
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and vendors for payment-related queries
• Ensure periodic update and submission of SOPs for approval
• Support AP month-end closing (payment run reporting, reconciliations)
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX compliance
• Track and report payment metrics (on-time payments, failed payments, exceptions)
• Prepare month-end reports for all payment-related activities

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and P2P processes
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• High numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and vendor management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot payment discrepancies and banking issues
• Knowledge of banking processes and payment formats (NACH, ACH, SWIFT) is an added advantage

• Job Location: Pune (Magarpatta)
• Work Mode: Work From Office (WFO) – Mandatory
• Shift Timings: US Shift (5:30 PM to 2:30 AM)

Qualifications

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred).2–5 years of experience in AP Payments / Vendor Payments / P2P operations.

Experience Level

Entry Level