Global Financial Accounts Payable Associate- India Gdc

Who is ERM?
ERM is a leading global sustainability consulting firm, committed for nearly 50 years to helping organizations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. We bring together a diverse and inclusive community of experts across regions and disciplines, providing a truly multicultural environment that fosters collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful global exposure. As a people-first organization, ERM values well-being, career development, and the power of collective expertise to drive sustainable impact for our clients—and the planet.

Introducing our new Global Delivery Centre (GDC)
Our Global Delivery Centre (GDC) in India is a unified platform designed to deliver high-value services and solutions to ERM’s global clientele. By centralizing key business and consulting functions, we streamline operations, optimize service delivery, and enable our teams to focus on what matters most—advising clients on sustainability challenges with agility and innovation. Through the GDC, you will collaborate with international teams, leverage emerging technologies, and further enhance ERM’s commitment to excellence—amplifying our shared mission to make a lasting, positive impact.

Job Objective

ERM is the world’s largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, with more than 50 years of market leadership. ERM uses its unique combination of technical depth and commercial acumen to partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

With over c8k employees worldwide operating from 170+ offices in 40 countries, ERM is unmatched in its ability to operationalize sustainability across the business lifecycle and at all levels of an organization, which we call our boots to boardroom approach. Backed by KKR, one of the largest private market investors, and informed by deep sector and technical expertise, ERM deploys proven, integrated approaches that meet our clients’ most pressing sustainability needs and address day-to-day EHS and ESG imperatives.

The ERM Foundation was established in 1995 to enable ERM and its employees to provide funding and professional support for non-profit organizations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world. We work in partnership with organizations at the intersection of biodiversity protection, climate action and supporting sustainable livelihoods in order to create a lasting impact.

The Accounts Payable (AP) team at ERM is a function that resides within the Finance Department, responsible for ensuring payment of ERM’s payables. This highly critical team ensures ERM fulfills its financial commitments to its vendors, partners, and employees in a timely and highly reliable manner.

ERM is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate, who will fulfill the Account Payable responsibilities of progressing payables through the lifecycle for both vendor invoices and employee expenses.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Monitor AP Vendor and Expense Report inboxes- Coordinate weekly list for review for Vendor Invoices and Expense Reports- Process assigned invoices- Responsible for the proper correction of any invoice or payment errors- Resolve outstanding issues related to delays in processing- Manage weekly payment process, including payment uploads- Conduct regular review of aging to ensure timely payment- Ensure compliance to ERM policies and procedures, including proper approvals- Manage vendor set up process- Manage calendar and fiscal year end processes, including audit requests

Skills Needed:
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers, across all levels and functions- Ability to work with mínimal direction and in a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines and perform all necessary tasks- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to prioritize tasks effectively and complete them accurately- Highly motivated with strong work ethic to own and drive tasks to full resolution- Strong computer skills, including Excel and experience using mid-to high-level accounting software packages (e.g. BST, Deltek, Oracle)- Experience with Rydoo preferred

Requirements:
- A degree in commerce (B.Com) or (M.Com) or equivalent. Additional courses or certifications in accounting or finance can be beneficial.- Three to five years accounts payable experience, professional services experience preferred- Ability to work 2nd shift