EXL

Analyzes business data and runs outsourced operations

Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable/ReceivableConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKochi, Kerala, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable is required; experience in insurance or financial services is preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing Accounts Payable teams is required.
Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, travel and expense handling, and reconciliation best practices is required.
Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems such as PeopleSoft or Oracle and Microsoft Excel is required.
Knowledge of regulatory and audit requirements in the insurance sector is required.
Fluency in English is required.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is required.

Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle invoice processing and ensure compliance with client policies.
Manage payment execution, including automated clearing house payments, wire transfers, and check runs.
Supervise travel and expense validation, approval, and reimbursement.
Resolve vendor and internal queries promptly to maintain strong relationships.
Conduct vendor and bank reconciliations, identifying and correcting discrepancies.
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align Accounts Payable processes with business needs.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Payable analysts and coordinators.
Monitor key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and audit requirements for insurance finance operations.
Prepare and present regular Accounts Payable performance reports to senior management.

Desired Qualifications

An MBA or Chartered Accountant qualification is preferred.
Experience in insurance or financial services is preferred.
Proficiency in an additional Indian language is a plus.

The Manager – Accounts Payable will lead the end‑to‑end AP function for our insurance client within the SGU_F&A Ops > IMU Insurance L&A division of exl Service.com (India) Private Limited. The role combines operational excellence with strategic stakeholder engagement, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, effective travel & expense handling, and robust reconciliation activities while mentoring a high‑performing team.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; MBA or CA preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in insurance or financial services.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing AP teams.
Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payments, T&E, and reconciliation best practices.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Peoplesoft, Oracle) and MS Excel.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive process improvements.
Knowledge of regulatory and audit requirements in the insurance sector.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Fluent in English; additional Indian language proficiency is a plus.

Oversee full‑cycle invoice processing and ensure compliance with client policies.
Manage payment execution, including ACH, wire transfers, and check runs.
Supervise travel & expense (T&E) validation, approval, and reimbursement.
Resolve vendor and internal queries promptly to maintain strong relationships.
Conduct vendor and bank reconciliations, identifying and correcting discrepancies.
Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders to align AP processes with business needs.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of AP analysts and coordinators.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and audit requirements for insurance finance operations.
Prepare and present regular AP performance reports to senior management.

About the Company

EXL

Analyzes business data and runs outsourced operations

EXL analyzes business data and runs outsourced operations for insurers, healthcare payers, banks, retailers, and other large organizations. Its teams combine industry expertise with data engineering and AI to handle tasks such as claims processing, payment reviews, customer service, and finance within existing technology environments. The company also builds software, including LifePRO, which manages insurance policies, and EXLdata.ai, which connects fragmented data for use in AI systems. Clients pay for consulting projects, ongoing managed services, and software delivered through the cloud. EXL was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York City.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1999

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