Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes including invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations
• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices in line with agreed SLAs
• Review and approve invoices, debit/credit notes, and payment proposals
• Manage vendor master data and ensure proper documentation and compliance
• Handle vendor queries, escalations, and resolution of discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other applicable statutory requirements
• Prepare and review monthly AP ageing, accruals, and MIS reports
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, and other internal teams for invoice validation and approvals
• Assist in audits (internal, statutory, and tax) by providing required data and explanations
• Drive process improvements, automation, and control enhancements within AP
• Guide and mentor junior team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency

Company

Essar Global Fund Limited (EGFL) is a global investor, controlling a number of world-class assets diversified across the core sectors of Energy, Infrastructure (comprising Ports and EPC businesses), Metals & Mining, and Services (Shipping, IT and Retail businesses). EGFL invests long-term capital into the portfolio companies and holds near 100% stake in all its investments. The fund operates with a sense of active ownership, which involves direct engagement with the management of the respective businesses. The business has an investment portfolio of USD 9.3 billion with aggregate revenues of portfolio companies of USD 11 billion.