Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Overview The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years minimum experience Responsible for end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for the Brazil entity, ensuring timely invoice processing, vendor payments, compliance with Brazilian tax and accounting regulations, and accurate financial reporting with strong hands-on working knowledge of SAP Responsibilities Perform accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices in SAP (PO and Non-PO invoices), experience in 3-way match / 2-way match Manage invoices on hold/exceptions due to price/quantity variance, missing GR, incorrect tax, blocked invoices, duplicate invoices, missing approvals, etc. Ensure adherence to SLA and KPI targets (TAT, accuracy, productivity) Provide training to team for any gaps and to new joiners Coordinate with Procurement, Business, and Vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely release of blocked/parked invoices after resolution. Handle vendor queries related to payment status, invoice status, missing remittance, rejected invoices, and deductions, within defined TAT and accuracy Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Review and process employee travel & expense claims as per policy. Validate supporting documents, approvals, and compliance checks.Resolve employee queries related to expenses Ensure compliance with Brazilian indirect tax requirements and company policies. Knowledge of Brazilian tax concepts such as ISS, ICMS, PIS, COFINS, and withholding taxes. Support month-end close activities including, Accrual preparation and posting support, GR/IR reconciliation and clearing, Intercompany reconciliation, AP aging review and balance sheet substantiation, Ensure timely reporting and closure of open AP items. Maintain compliance with internal controls, approval workflows, and SOPs. Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements. Support internal/external audit requirements and provide required documentation. Maintain AP documentation/SOPs, trackers, and reconciliations as required. Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications, Skills and Competencies Graduate or Postgraduate in Commerce / Finance / Accounting (B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance) Minimum 3-5-years' experience in Accounts Payable in Financial/Outsourcing industry Hands-on experience in SAP (mandatory) – FI module exposure Good in English and Portuguese communication skills Strong Analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving and ownership mindset Strong MS Excel skills (pivot, VLOOKUP, basic analysis). Ability to operate independently within agreed timeline with required level of accuracy, with minimal supervision Knowledge of accounting principles related to accounts payable. Ability to work on tight deadlines and to be flexible with shifts. High attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Team player with stakeholder management ability Experience in process automation and continuous improvement initiatives Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Shift: 8.00 AM TO 5.30 PM BRT Training Shift: 8.00 AM TO 5.30 PM BRT