Xylem India | Process Lead, Accounts Payable

Responsibilities

• We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
• The Accounts Payable Supervisor is a key managerial role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable department & Reporting.
• This position ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, maintains financial records, and enforces company policies.
• The supervisor will also manage the team, stakeholder management, contribute to the financial planning and strategic goals of the company.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to address conflicts within the team professionally and constructively.
• Operational Efficiency: Supervisors should strive for continuous improvement in processes, ensuring that the team works efficiently and effectively.
• Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use.
• Guiding the Team: Supervise daily AP E2E activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies.
• Building Partnerships: Manage vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and resolve payment related issues.
• Timely Payments: Ensure invoices are processed promptly and payments are made on schedule.
• Reporting: Prepare reports for management, highlighting key metrics and actionable insights.
• Leadership by Example: Supervisors should model the behavior they expect from their team.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., S4 Hana, Coupa).
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead a team.
• An accounting certification from an accredited institution (Preferred).

Xylem Inc.

Xylem was created as a spin-off of the water businesses of ITT Corporation, announced in January 2011 and completed on 31 October 2011. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange. The company makes equipment and systems for moving, treating, testing and using water, across clean water delivery, wastewater treatment, dewatering, analytical instruments and applied water uses in homes, buildings, industry and agriculture. Its Indian arm, Xylem Water Solutions India Private Limited, was also set up in 2011. It has a technology centre and manufacturing facility in Vadodara and sales offices in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Pune.

Finance openings are in Vadodara and Bengaluru. Vadodara postings cover accounts payable process lead, senior accounts executive, global tax, internal audit and order-to-cash cash application. Bengaluru has several openings for accounts payable analysts with one to four years of experience. Most postings ask for a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or commerce. The global tax analyst role states that Indian CA and CMA qualifications are a must, with around five years in tax practice.

• Industry: Water technology: water infrastructure, wastewater treatment, dewatering, analytics and applied water systems
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States (listed on the NYSE as XYL)
• In India: Xylem Water Solutions India Private Limited (established 2011), with a technology centre and manufacturing facility in Vadodara and sales offices in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Pune