Accounts Payable Analyst

About the role

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company advancing sustainable water impact. The Accounts Payable Analyst in Bangalore processes supplier invoices through Coupa and SAP S/4HANA, validates details, resolves exceptions, applies tax rules, and supports audits and SOX controls. The role works in a Global Shared Services Centre, operates in a two-shift structure (9:00 AM–6:00 PM IST or 12:00 PM–9:00 PM IST), and follows a hybrid model requiring three onsite days per week (Tuesday–Thursday) at the Xylem Bangalore Office (Karle Town Center).

What you’ll do

• Process supplier invoices through Coupa (Rossum/CSP/2-way & 3-way matching) or other tools
• Validate invoice details against Purchase Orders and Goods Receipts
• Resolve exceptions such as price variance, quantity mismatch, and duplicate invoices
• Post non-PO invoices using approved workflows in Coupa and transfer them into SAP S/4HANA (FI module)
• Ensure correct application of GST (IGST, CGST, SGST) and TDS deductions or American specification, and validate tax codes during invoice posting
• Support audit requirements (internal/external) and follow SOX and internal control procedures in the S2P environment
• Handle complex, high-value, multi-line, international, and multi-currency invoices, resolving 80–95% of issues independently
• Support suppliers on invoice submission via Coupa Supplier Portal, payment status, remittance advice, and documentation requirements; liaise with Procurement and Business users to resolve invoice hold

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, or Finance
• 3–7 years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Hands-on experience with Coupa S2P and SAP S/4HANA
• Experience working in a Global Shared Services Centre
• Knowledge of SOX and internal controls
• Prior experience in a high-volume invoice environment
• English advanced oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong time-management

Nice to have

Finance and/or Procurement background

Skills

Benefits

Company-arranged transportation from the workplace to home for employees assigned to the Late Shift (12:00 PM–9:00 PM IST)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, or Finance