Accounts Payable- Process Lead- Pune

Job Description Who are we VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About the Role We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the Accounts Payable (PTP) operations across multiple geographies. This role involves managing month-end reporting, ensuring compliance with financial controls, and driving continuous process improvements. The individual will be responsible for overseeing invoice processing, GRIR reporting, travel and expense management, and stakeholder engagement. The role demands strong analytical capabilities, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of accounting principles and SAP systems. What you'll do - Oversee PTP operations ensuring timely and accurate invoice bookings in line with SLA. - Manage GRIR reporting and ensure actions are taken as per policy. - Lead the Travel & Expense (T&E) process and resolve queries from local markets. - Ensure timely completion of team activities and month-end procedures including balance sheet analysis. - Deliver KPI reporting and implement corrective actions to meet performance targets. - Provide first-time-right resolutions to queries from FinOps, business units, and vendors. - Identify and mitigate risks in upstream/downstream processes. - Drive continuous improvement by identifying control weaknesses and inefficiencies. - Analyse open items and provide insights through Power BI dashboards. - Collaborate across functions to support system changes and process effectiveness. Who you are - A commerce graduate with 10-15 years of experience in Accounts Payable processes. - Proven expertise in PTP accounting within a shared services and multinational environment. - Strong knowledge of SAP and accounting activities including accruals and balance sheet reconciliations. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams of 10-15 direct reports. - Ability to work in a matrix structure and influence across functions. - Analytical mindset with a focus on innovation and customer-centricity. - Optional: German language proficiency. What's in it for you - Opportunity to lead high-impact financial operations across global markets. - Exposure to strategic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. - Experience in managing large teams and driving operational excellence. - Access to cutting-edge tools like Power BI and SAP. - A dynamic work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. What skills you will learn - Advanced financial reporting and analysis techniques. - Process optimisation and risk management in PTP operations. - Leadership in a complex, matrixed organisation. - Stakeholder engagement across geographies. - Data visualisation and dashboarding using Power BI. VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. 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