Procure to Pay Operations Senior Analyst
Accenture
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on May 29, 2026
Skill required: Procure to Pay - Invoice Processing
Designation: Procure to Pay Operations Senior Analyst
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:5 to 8 years
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
What would you do? You will be aligned with our Finance Operations vertical and will own the end-to-end invoice processing operation for a team of AP Specialists, ensuring that supplier invoices move from receipt to payment-ready status accurately, on time, and in full compliance with internal controls. You will lead a team responsible for PO and non-PO invoice processing, exception management, daily reconciliation, and vendor inquiry support within a queue-based, SOP-driven managed services delivery model. Operational reporting outputs will feed into the internal analytics and reporting platform. Procure to Pay is the process of managing the entire purchasing cycle from ordering goods and services to making the final payment. It includes steps like requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment processing.
What are we looking for? Expertise in AP operations including PO and non-PO invoice processing, exception management, and reporting Hands-on proficiency with ERP systems for invoice processing, matching, and AP reporting Working knowledge of invoice intake and automation tooling Familiarity with banking and payment platforms for reconciliation oversight Experience with ITSM or helpdesk ticketing tools for vendor inquiry escalation management Strong working knowledge of SOX controls and internal control compliance Prior team leadership or supervisory experience Exposure to process improvement methodologies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Continuous improvement mindset with ability to challenge, evolve, and transform existing processes
Roles and Responsibilities: •Roles and Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP Invoice Processing Specialists, managing daily workload distribution across the invoice queue Monitor team KPI and SLA performance in real time; identify bottlenecks, rebalance workloads, and intervene proactively to prevent backlogs Act as escalation point for critical processing issues; perform root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action planning (CAPA) Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and coaching sessions to develop specialist capability Manage onboarding and training for new team members, ensuring proficiency in internal systems, coding standards, and matching workflows Develop, maintain, and version-control SOPs, desktop procedures, coding guides, and exception playbooks for all invoice processing activities Ensure all team activities comply with SOX controls, internal policy, and applicable tax regulations Prepare documentation and provide support for internal and external audits Produce and distribute operational performance dashboards and management reports on a weekly and monthly basis Identify recurring issues and process inefficiencies; recommend and drive process improvements Support month-end close activities through reporting and open item clearanceAny Graduation
Designation: Procure to Pay Operations Senior Analyst
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:5 to 8 years
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
What would you do? You will be aligned with our Finance Operations vertical and will own the end-to-end invoice processing operation for a team of AP Specialists, ensuring that supplier invoices move from receipt to payment-ready status accurately, on time, and in full compliance with internal controls. You will lead a team responsible for PO and non-PO invoice processing, exception management, daily reconciliation, and vendor inquiry support within a queue-based, SOP-driven managed services delivery model. Operational reporting outputs will feed into the internal analytics and reporting platform. Procure to Pay is the process of managing the entire purchasing cycle from ordering goods and services to making the final payment. It includes steps like requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment processing.
What are we looking for? Expertise in AP operations including PO and non-PO invoice processing, exception management, and reporting Hands-on proficiency with ERP systems for invoice processing, matching, and AP reporting Working knowledge of invoice intake and automation tooling Familiarity with banking and payment platforms for reconciliation oversight Experience with ITSM or helpdesk ticketing tools for vendor inquiry escalation management Strong working knowledge of SOX controls and internal control compliance Prior team leadership or supervisory experience Exposure to process improvement methodologies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Continuous improvement mindset with ability to challenge, evolve, and transform existing processes
Roles and Responsibilities: •Roles and Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AP Invoice Processing Specialists, managing daily workload distribution across the invoice queue Monitor team KPI and SLA performance in real time; identify bottlenecks, rebalance workloads, and intervene proactively to prevent backlogs Act as escalation point for critical processing issues; perform root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action planning (CAPA) Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and coaching sessions to develop specialist capability Manage onboarding and training for new team members, ensuring proficiency in internal systems, coding standards, and matching workflows Develop, maintain, and version-control SOPs, desktop procedures, coding guides, and exception playbooks for all invoice processing activities Ensure all team activities comply with SOX controls, internal policy, and applicable tax regulations Prepare documentation and provide support for internal and external audits Produce and distribute operational performance dashboards and management reports on a weekly and monthly basis Identify recurring issues and process inefficiencies; recommend and drive process improvements Support month-end close activities through reporting and open item clearanceAny Graduation
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
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