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Accounts Payable Analyst
Bangalore Full-time Hybrid
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, resolves exceptions, ensures tax and SOX compliance, and supports continuous improvement and month-end closing. The role operates in a hybrid model with three onsite days per week (Tuesday–Thursday) and a two-shift structure (9:00 AM–6:00 PM IST or 12:00 PM–9:00 PM IST) to support North America.
What you’ll do
- Process supplier invoices through Coupa (Rossum/CSP/2-way & 3-way matching) and post approved invoices into SAP S/4HANA (FI module)
- Validate invoice details against Purchase Orders and Goods Receipts; resolve exceptions such as price variance, quantity mismatch, and duplicate invoices
- Ensure correct application of GST (IGST, CGST, SGST) and TDS deductions or American specification; validate tax codes during invoice posting
- Support internal/external audit requirements and follow SOX and internal control procedures in the S2P environment
- Handle complex, high-value, multi-line, international, and multi-currency invoices; resolve 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 holds and improve AP KPIs (invoice cycle time, first-pass yield, touchless processing rate, on-time payment %, low error rate)
- Assist with month-end closing and reconciliation; proactively identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities; coach and mentor junior team members
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
- Advanced English oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong time-management and attention to detail
Nice to have
Finance and/or Procurement background
Skills
Coupa S2PSAP S/4HANASOX complianceInvoice matchingGST/TDSProcess improvementMulti-currency invoicingCustomer service
Education
Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, or Finance