Title- Sr Associate

Department- Private markets

Experience- 3-6yrs

Location- Gurgaon

Job Purpose-The job role is in the Private Markets division at Acuity, one of the fastest growing segments within the firm. This opportunity is ideal for a private equity /investment banking / strategy consulting professional who is interested in working with leading global private equity funds and corporations.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations including invoice receipt, validation, processing, and 3-way matching (PO, invoice, GRN)

·       Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, monitor invoice ageing, and resolve discrepancies and queries

·       Maintain vendor master data and perform periodic reconciliations ensuring accuracy and compliance

·       Review, validate, and process employee expense claims in line with company Travel & Expense (T&E) policies

·       Monitor T&E compliance, flag policy exceptions, and ensure timely reimbursements within defined SLAs

·       Administer and manage the corporate card program including card issuance, limit monitoring, and cancellations

·       Reconcile corporate card transactions with expense reports and ensure timely submission and clearance of expenses

·       Identify and flag non-compliant or unauthorized corporate card usage and liaise with card providers to resolve issues

·       Support month-end and year-end close activities related to Accounts Payable and expense management

·       Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory guidelines across all processes

·       Track and report KPIs (invoice ageing, expenses, exceptions) using reporting tools such as Power BI

·       Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives across AP, T&E, and corporate card functions.

Key Competencies:

·       3–6 years of experience in AP, T&E, Corporate Card, and Finance Operations

·       Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice lifecycle, and vendor management 

·       Experience with ERP systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.) 

·       Exposure to Power BI / reporting tools preferred 

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

·       Ability to manage stakeholder communication and vendor interactions 

·       Experience in handling high-volume transactions and tight deadlines 

·       Attention to detail and strong control mindset 

·       Good communication skills