Executive - Accounts Payable

As an AP Executive in the P2P team, you will process vendor invoices, perform 2‐way/3‐way matching, support payment runs, and resolve basic vendor and internal queries. You will work closely with Procurement, Master Data, and Finance Operations to ensure data accuracy, policy compliance, and on‐time payments. This role suits candidates with strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn ERP workflows, and the ability to work within SLAs.

Responsibilities

Invoice Processing

• Receive and validate invoices (PO & non‐PO) and supporting documents.
• Perform 2‐way/3‐way matching (PO–GRN–Invoice) and route exceptions for approval.
• Enter invoices accurately into ERP (SAP/Oracle/others) and code GL/Cost Center as per policy.
• Flag and track discrepancies (price/quantity/tax/bank) and follow up to closure.

Payments & Reconciliations

• Prepare payment proposals and support weekly/bi‐weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile vendor statements; clear open items, credits, and advances.
• Assist with month‐end activities: accruals, aging review, GR/IR cleanup.

Compliance & Controls

• Adhere to tax requirements (GST/TDS as applicable), approval matrices, and documentation standards.
• Maintain audit‐ready records, update SOPs/checklists, and support internal/external audits.

Stakeholder & Query Management

• Respond to vendor and internal queries via shared mailboxes or ticketing tools.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Master Data, and FP&A to resolve holds and improve first‐time‐right (FTR).

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process gaps; suggest automation/standardization opportunities.
• Participate in UAT for minor system enhancements and maintain basic trackers/dashboards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance (B.Com/BBA/Equivalent).
• Freshers or up to 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable/P2P internships preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic understanding of P2P cycle, invoices, debit/credit notes, and 2‐way/3‐way matching.
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and data entry speed.
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot, basic formulas) and email etiquette.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to manage shared inboxes.
• Learning mindset for ERP tools (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics/Coupa/Ariba).

About Company

EXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data-led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business. Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration – and we’ve been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether that’s unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth. Clients choose EXL as their transformation partner for many reasons. Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. It’s our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice. And our more than twenty years of experience in delivering business services, garnering stellar client references, and maintaining a solid balance sheet are reassuring to our C-suite clients. Find out for yourself why clients, employees, and analysts think we’re some of the best in the business. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your goals.

Company

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 54,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

EXL never requires or asks for fees/payments or credit card or bank details during any phase of the recruitment or hiring process and has not authorized any agencies or partners to collect any fee or payment from prospective candidates. EXL will only extend a job offer after a candidate has gone through a formal interview process with members of EXL’s Human Resources team, as well as our hiring managers.