WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence.We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 44,000+ employees.

Job Description (Customized Internal JD)Role: Senior Associate – Accounts Payable (Internal AP Team)Department: Finance & Accounting – Accounts PayableReporting To: Deputy Manager – Operations (AP)Work Mode: Onsite (Pune)🎯 Role PurposeThe Senior Associate – Accounts Payable will support end‑to‑end AP operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, vendor management, T&E processing, reconciliations, and timely month-end closures. The role is responsible for maintaining AP accuracy, compliance, and delivering high-quality service to internal customers.This aligns with the AP responsibilities defined in WNS job requirements, including invoice capturing, reconciliation, payments, vendor query handling, and closing activities. [hrmguide.io]🛠 Key Responsibilities1. Invoice & Payment ProcessingProcess PO and Non‑PO invoices accurately in the AP system.Validate invoice details, DOA approvals, tax elements, and GL coding before posting.Execute weekly/bi‑weekly payment runs and prepare remittance files.Ensure timely posting of daily AP batches, similar to WNS AP expectations. [hrmguide.io]2. Vendor ManagementMaintain vendor master setup and modifications.Handle vendor queries via email/helpdesk and support issue resolution.Perform vendor reconciliations monthly and identify open items requiring corrections.(This aligns with vendor setup, issue resolution, and reconciliations described in WNS AP roles.) [altius.au]3. AP Helpdesk Support & T&EProcess Travel & Expense (T&E) claims ensuring policy compliance.Support employees with AP/T&E-related issues and escalate exceptions timely.Maintain proper documentation in electronic format.(Similar to vendor & employee services noted in WNS AP processes.) [altius.au]4. Month-End Closing & ReportingPerform AP-related month-end activities including accruals, GR/IR checks, aging report reviews, and reconciling control accounts.Support half-yearly/year-end closing requirements and audit-related document submission.Investigate financial variances and initiate corrections within control limits.(As reflected in WNS AP month-end responsibilities.) [hrmguide.io]5. Compliance, Quality & ControlsEnsure adherence to company SOPs, tax policies, DOA, and internal control guidelines.Maintain 100% compliance to SLA/KPI requirements (Accuracy, TAT, Productivity).Ensure audit readiness and support internal/external audits with documentation.6. Continuous ImprovementIdentify process gaps and propose improvements.Support automation initiatives, future digitization, and exception management.(Aligned with WNS expectation of evolving from transactional to problem-solving & automation-focused work.) [hrmguide.io]🎓 QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting (preferred).Minimum 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable operations.(Aligned with WNS AP qualification criteria.) [altius.au]💡 Required SkillsTechnical SkillsStrong MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Data Validation).Experience with ERP tools (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/PeopleSoft).Good understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle.(WNS lists Excel expertise & AP system experience as key skills.) [hrmguide.io]Soft SkillsStrong communication skills (written & verbal).High attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to handle pressure, meet deadlines, and multi-task.Vendor- and customer-service oriented mindset.(Consistent with WNS expectations around customer focus, reliability & teamwork.) [hrmguide.io]📌 KPIs / Performance IndicatorsInvoice processing accuracy & timelinessVendor reconciliation completionT&E compliance accuracyQuery resolution TATAudit compliance & documentation readinessSLA/KPI adherence (Aging, Productivity, Backlog)

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