Finance - Accounts Payable - Analyst/ Senior Analyst

KKR's Gurugram office provides best-in-class business operations services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drives organization-wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflects KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office contains multifunctional business capabilities and is integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR. The office was established with an initial concentration of finance, operations, and technology personnel, followed by the expansion of additional functions and capabilities. KKR’s creation of a Gurugram office builds upon the firm's momentum in India and bolsters its existing presence in Mumbai.

TEAM OVERVIEW

 The EMEA Regional Finance Team serves as the strategic and operational finance partner for KKR’s offices and operating entities across EMEA. Our team supports regional leadership by managing budgets and forecasts which helps drive strategic decision making with valuable financial insights, provide regional entity governance and oversight of statutory, regulatory & tax requirements and implement and maintain systems to ensure accuracy of financial data, processes & controls. Working closely with the wider KKR organization and global Finance team, we also contribute to firmwide initiatives by incorporating regional requirements and supporting business development efforts as needed.  

POSITION SUMMARY

The role is responsible for providing ongoing internal support to foster an environment of continuous improvement with respect to service delivery, procedures and the use of technology and handle multiple facets of Accounts Payable. The role will manage financial data and invoice code and expense related queries. The role would require being proactive, highly organized, and ability to prioritize competing tasks effectively.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Excellence

• Review and process all invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers and resolve any discrepancies or issues with billing or payment terms.
• Maintain vendor records, including payment terms, contact information, and contract details.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy of account coding and proper documentation.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Prepare and maintain reports on accounts payable status, including outstanding payables, payment schedules, and vendor aging reports.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding payment status and account issues.
• Assist with audits related to accounts payable and procurement functions.

 Stakeholder Management

• Serve as point of contact for Accounts Payable inquiries and respond in a timely manner to support positive vendor relations and communication.
• Identify and communicate invoice discrepancies to vendors/suppliers and confirm banking details are correctly reflected in vendor management database.
• Assist with invoice coding for multiple teams internally.

 Reporting & Governance

• Execute bi-weekly payment runs and ensure payments successfully credit to vendors’ accounts.
• Extract weekly reports to highlight invoices pending in the workflow.
• Generate detailed reports and connect with internal teams to ensure submission is performed prior to month or year-end close.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2-6 years of experience in similar roles and understands business processes for Accounts Payable.
• Experience in a multinational Financial Services organization and/or Private Equity preferred.
• Strong experience with ERP accounting system (SAP HANA) preferred.
• Experience with automated vendor invoice management system(s).
• Experience with Concur Expense/Invoice, Coupa & PeopleSoft preferred.
• Proficiency in data analytics, report development.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Displays high intellectual curiosity and innovative mindset.
• Demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
• Focuses on delivery excellence and accountability.
• Displays team-work orientation and is highly collaborative.
• Builds strong relationships with local and global colleagues.
• Displays behaviors of self-reliance.