Lead Assistant Manager

About the role

EXL is hiring a Lead Assistant Manager for its Accounts Payable team in Karnataka, India, within a hybrid work model. The role supports the Global Payments Associate function, focusing on developing problem-solving and managerial skills in a fast-paced operational finance environment. Day-to-day work includes managing AP systems, procedures, and policies; overseeing monthly closing and financial statement accuracy; coordinating offshore and onshore outsourced functions; and partnering with FP&A and Corporate Accounting on actuals versus forecasts.

What you’ll do

• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines
• Manage monthly closing and posting of month-end information, review allocations, and ensure accuracy of financial statement information
• Manage the offshore and onshore outsource function of the department
• Partner with FP&A and Corporate Accounting on managing actual data versus forecasts
• Play a significant role in use tax and internal audits
• Prepare information to report on Form 1099 and 1042 returns
• Process vendor payments, research, analyze, and resolve complex payment and vendor issues, ensuring payment failures are identified and resolved
• Manage the T&E process, audits, payments, and questions

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Strong computer proficiency including Advanced Excel skills
• Strong quantitative analytical skills with familiarity in data analysis and database tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Superb relationship and customer management skills
• Self-motivated, self-reliant with a hands-on approach

Nice to have

• Experience in sales/use tax and filings is desirable
• Workday Financial Management system knowledge is a plus

Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting