Supervisor - Accounts Payable - India

**WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.** **We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.** **We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.** **Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.** **For more information, visit [.](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D&reserved=0)** **What you'll be doing:** Team Leadership and Management: - Supervise, mentor, and train a team of Accounts Payable Specialists. - Delegate tasks effectively and monitor team performance against established goals and KPIs. - Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. - Foster a positive and collaborative team environment. - Address and resolve employee issues and concerns promptly and effectively. - Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage team schedules. P2P Process Oversight: - Oversee the entire Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, from purchase requisition to payment disbursement. - Vendor Management & Satisfaction: Respond to 100% vendor queries within 24 hours (maximum 48 hours). Maintain strong vendor relationships and minimise escalations. - Reconciliation & Accuracy: Ensure 99% accuracy in vendor reconciliations. Proactively resolve discrepancies and prevent payment delays. - Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests. - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the P2P cycle. - Monitor and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments. - Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Purchasing, Receiving, Finance) to ensure smooth P2P operations. Compliance and Controls: - Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. - Maintain and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud. - Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support. - Stay up-to-date on changes in accounting regulations and best practices. Reporting and Analysis: - Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports, payment forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs). - Identify trends and anomalies in accounts payable data and recommend corrective actions. - Provide timely and accurate information to management as requested. Problem Solving and Issue Resolution: - Serve as a point of escalation for complex accounts payable issues. - Investigate and resolve discrepancies, errors, and other problems in a timely and efficient manner. - Develop and implement solutions to prevent recurring issues. System Management: - Work with IT and other departments to maintain and improve the accounts payable system. - Participate in system upgrades and implementations. - Troubleshoot system-related issues and provide support to team members. **What you'll need:** - UAE Shift - (11AM-8PM) WFO - Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai - Minimum 13-15 years of experiencing in Account Payable team - Strong Team handling experience - Preferred experience in SSC/Media/Advertising - Strong communication skills for negotiation & reconciliation - Self-motivated - Flexible attitude to achieve results. - Calm under pressure. **Who you are:** **You're open*:*** We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. **You're optimistic*:*** We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. **You're extraordinary:** we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. **What we'll give you:** **Passionate, inspired people** – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. **Scale and opportunity** – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. **Challenging and stimulating work** – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid **We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. 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