Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable/Receivable

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher in India — where expertise, technology, and purpose come together. Since 2006, Gallagher in India has supported global teams by delivering quality, service, and speed through deep expertise, smart technology, and specialized knowledge services. More than just an operations center, it’s a place where careers grow through collaboration, continuous learning, and purposeful work. We drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation so our teams can focus on serving clients. If you enjoy solving problems and working with purpose, Gallagher is the place where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging.

How you'll make an impact

Responsibilities:

 

         Minimum 2 years experience in people management

• Minimum 8 experience in AP (P2P) function (non-trade) for various countries including India (both PO and Non PO)

• An experienced Accounts Payable Assistant Manager to lead end to end Accounts Payable operations
• Oversee global Vendor payments, employee payments (optional), etc

• Ensuring compliance with the accounting standards
• Should have experience:
  • International Vendor maintenance (APAC, NA, EMEA,LATAM), etc, processing Vendor invoices (Three way matching/two way matching), handling exceptions, etc
  • Global payments: Disbursements to suppliers via various payment method - ACH, Wires, Checks, International transfers, etc
• Hands on experience in ERP systems Oracle JD Edwards, SAP, Ariba, Coupa. Kyriba knowledge is must
• Flexibility to work in US-aligned shifts, and proficiency in research and numerical analysis.

 

 

• Ensuring team is:
  • Processing Invoices accurately, verification of GL accounts, Cost Centre, approvals, etc
  • Performing month end close tasks
• Process Compliance and Controls:
  • Provide support for internal and external audits including control walkthroughs, documentation support and inquiry response
  • Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements (e.g. GST, TDS, VAT, etc)
  • Maintain vendor master data accuracy and ensure compliance with relevant forms e.g. W9 Form, TIN, ABN, TDS/GST (as applicable), etc
  • Review and investigate anomalies, assisting management to develop appropriate action plans addressing issues identified
• Reporting:
  • Prepare and publish real time/weekly/monthly operational dashboard/reports. Highlighting key metrics and anomalies
  • Generate detailed financial reports related to AP for internal stakeholders
• Process Improvements and Automation:
  • Drive automation initiatives for AP processes and reconciliations to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on data trends and stakeholder feedback
  • Collaborate with technology teams to implement system upgrades and improvements
• UATs and system integration: Support in performing User Acceptance Testing for the applications and assist in testing system integration
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
  • Co-ordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper approvals and procedure is followed

           

• Excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficiency with advanced excel, macros, database development and forms
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently with precise detail and follow-up reporting
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate cross-functionally to meet strict project execution deadlines
• Drive on-time, accurate & quality service delivery within agreed upon SLAs for assigned processes
• Providing Process Training to team members
• Review Training need analysis both process and non-process related
• Upskill team process knowledge and resolve process related queries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About you

Qualifications:

 

Candidate should be Graduate or a Postgraduate in Finance (BCom/MCOM/MBA)

Minimum 8 years of experience in P2P (procure to pay) which includes Invoice verification, Payment processing, Vendor/Supplier Maintenance/management, compliance checks, Vendor Reconciliation, etc

 

 

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)