P03 - Team Leader - Accounts Payable / Invoice Processing

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What We'll Bring:
Team Leader - Accounts Payable / Invoice Processing

What You'll Bring:

This role will act as a key Lead of the Accounts Payables (AP) team and is responsible for the end-to-end AP processing for TransUnion. This role will partner and collaborate with stakeholders across different regions such as Procurement, Finance Partners, Suppliers, etc., besides managing a group of associates in charge of the daily process execution of the Invoice Processing, Supplier Master, Travel & Expense, Card Admin and Payments process. This role is open to provide support globally, so additional stakeholders and regions would be into play.

This is a remote position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location whenever is requested by management.

Key Tasks:

Leadership and management:

• Supervise and mentor the AP Team, ensuring high performance and development of team members
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor workload to meet deadlines and achieve department goals
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members

AP Operations oversight:

• Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including Invoice Processing, Supplier Master, Travel & Expense, Card Admin and Payments
• Handle escalated issues related to invoice discrepancies, T&E issues, payment delays or supplier escalations

Process improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the AP operations
• Support automation initiatives and key projects to streamline workflows
• Maintain documented A/P best practices, identifying inefficiencies and recommending changes for review by senior management.
• Leading "High Impact" Projects

Compliance and controls:

• Ensure AP processes adhere to internal controls, company policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that SOPs are constantly updated by the team

Collaboration and networking:

• Work closely with the regional Finance Partners, Procurement, Treasury and other key stakeholders to align processes and resolve cross-functional issues
• Ensure the month-end close activities are completed accurately and on time by the team (Payment validation controls, journal entries in error, etc.)

Training and development:

• Ensure that any new team member is properly trained by having a robust and updated training plan in place
• Ensure that every process within the AP Team has a backup plan

Strategic Support:

• Assist in developing and executing the AP strategy given by the Global Process Lead and the GFSS CR Site Lead to align with the global strategy

Qualifications and Education:

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years' experience in previous roles related to Accounts Payables, preferably within Shared Service Centers. At least 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership position
• Finance / Accounting / Business Administration degree ( Masters or Licentiate level)
• Strong background in Accounts Payables processes (Invoice Processing, Travel and Expense, Supplier Master, Payments)
• Ability to understand and apply accounting guidelines, system updates, revisions and policy changes
• Well organized and detail oriented with focus on accuracy
• Awareness of the AP controls and internal checks
• Outstanding customer service
• Excellent presentation skills (to big audiences)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.) for data analysis and reporting
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
• Strong ability to analyze AP data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
• Detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Project Management Skills
• Ability to remain engaged and focused. Excellent (English) communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve. Attention to detail and accuracy a must
• Professional behavior: Represents the company in a reputable, ethical, and businesslike manner and complies with company operating procedures and requirements. &bull Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Must be proactive with strong customer service skills, critical thinker, problem solver, able to be resourceful, organized, and detail & team oriented.

Role model for service orientation and service culture

Impact You'll Make:

This role will act as a key Lead of the Accounts Payables (AP) team and is responsible for the end-to-end AP processing for TransUnion. This role will partner and collaborate with stakeholders across different regions such as Procurement, Finance Partners, Suppliers, etc., besides managing a group of associates in charge of the daily process execution of the Invoice Processing, Supplier Master, Travel & Expense, Card Admin and Payments process. This role is open to provide support globally, so additional stakeholders and regions would be into play.

This is a remote position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location whenever is requested by management.

Key Tasks:

Leadership and management:

• Supervise and mentor the AP Team, ensuring high performance and development of team members
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor workload to meet deadlines and achieve department goals
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members

AP Operations oversight:

• Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including Invoice Processing, Supplier Master, Travel & Expense, Card Admin and Payments
• Handle escalated issues related to invoice discrepancies, T&E issues, payment delays or supplier escalations

Process improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the AP operations
• Support automation initiatives and key projects to streamline workflows
• Maintain documented A/P best practices, identifying inefficiencies and recommending changes for review by senior management.
• Leading "High Impact" Projects

Compliance and controls:

• Ensure AP processes adhere to internal controls, company policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that SOPs are constantly updated by the team

Collaboration and networking:

• Work closely with the regional Finance Partners, Procurement, Treasury and other key stakeholders to align processes and resolve cross-functional issues
• Ensure the month-end close activities are completed accurately and on time by the team (Payment validation controls, journal entries in error, etc.)

Training and development:

• Ensure that any new team member is properly trained by having a robust and updated training plan in place
• Ensure that every process within the AP Team has a backup plan

Strategic Support:

• Assist in developing and executing the AP strategy given by the Global Process Lead and the GFSS CR Site Lead to align with the global strategy

Qualifications and Education:

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years' experience in previous roles related to Accounts Payables, preferably within Shared Service Centers. At least 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership position
• Finance / Accounting / Business Administration degree ( Masters or Licentiate level)
• Strong background in Accounts Payables processes (Invoice Processing, Travel and Expense, Supplier Master, Payments)
• Ability to understand and apply accounting guidelines, system updates, revisions and policy changes
• Well organized and detail oriented with focus on accuracy
• Awareness of the AP controls and internal checks
• Outstanding customer service
• Excellent presentation skills (to big audiences)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.) for data analysis and reporting
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
• Strong ability to analyze AP data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
• Detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Project Management Skills
• Ability to remain engaged and focused. Excellent (English) communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve. Attention to detail and accuracy a must
• Professional behavior: Represents the company in a reputable, ethical, and businesslike manner and complies with company operating procedures and requirements. &bull Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Must be proactive with strong customer service skills, critical thinker, problem solver, able to be resourceful, organized, and detail & team oriented.

Role model for service orientation and service culture

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

Consultant, Accounting

Client-provided location(s): Pune, India

Job ID: transunion-19033745

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-03-01T13:35:17